The Supply Management Environment (Ism Knowledge Series)

"The Supply Management Environment" focuses on the strategic importance of purchasing and the effect today's rapidly changing environment has on the profession. The impact of globalization and time compression, e-business, and resource planning systems are the trends transforming purchasing strategy. This text is a vital resource for supply management professionals at every level, and addresses some of today's most critical issues.

Sanley E. Fawcett is the Donald L. Staheli Professor of Global Supply Chain Management in the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University. Dr. Fawcett earned his Ph.D. from Arizona State University, and began his career as an educator and author in the field of supply chain management at the Eli Broad School of Management at Michigan State University. Over the past devade, he has published over 70 peer-reviewd articles in leading logistics, production, and purchasing journals. He has also taught in professional development programs in both North and South America.