Product Description

Purchasing and supply chain management provides a highly structured and comprehensive approach to the fundamental principles and practice of purchasing and supply chain management. It adopts a rigorous managerial perspective on the process of purchasing and analyses its role, position and importance within business processes. The book is logically structured into three distinct sections: analysis, strategy and planning, and practice. Learning objectives, varied and interesting case studies, thought provoking discussion questions, chapter summaries and the use of a highly accessible style and language reinforce the readerÂ’s understanding of the core management issues and concepts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #731340 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 364 pages

Review
Praise for the previous edition:“This is an exceptionally clear and well structured text which manages to integrate a comprehensive knowledge base into accessible themes. I’ve been using this text since its first edition, and it just keeps on getting better. It should be placed at the top of any reading list for purchasing and supply students.” Peter Rudolph, Head of Education, International Purchasing & Supply Education and Research Association, Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University

“If you want to buy well in future – make a start by buying and using this book!” Steve Shaljean-Tilley, Senior Lecturer in Procurement, Government’s Centre for Management and Policy Studies (CMPS)

“A true in-depth view of Purchasing and Supply Management and its development as a business function, able to create sustainable value.” Ton Trommelen, Executive Vice President & CPO, Royal DSM N.V.

Employing a flexible managerial perspective, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 5th Edition walks you through the core concepts, strategy, and implementation to provide the complete introduction for modern courses.

About the Author
Prof. Dr. Arjan J. van Weele holds the NEVI-Chair in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management at Eindhoven University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences (IE&IS). He has extensive experience in teaching, research and consultancy and has written numerous articles and books in the areas of strategic management, business logistics and purchasing and supply chain management. In 2003 he received the Hans Ovelgönne Award from the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) for his outstanding academic contribution in the area of purchasing and supply management.

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive Book
This is a very well written book covering a wide variety of topics yet with enough detail to be very helpful. I highly recommend it for anyone needing information about the basics of purchasing. It has been very helpful to me. I was looking for a good single source on the topic of purchasing and this is certainly it.

Excellent Textbook
This is a good, clear and comprehensive book that covers all aspects of the subject. Recommended.