Book description
Every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topic
Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the procurement and sourcing functions, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference, Second Edition is filled with everything every organization needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of a procurement professional. Presented logically to match the flow of the procurement and sourcing functions, the book is filled with practical aids such as step-by-step guides to each segment of the process, as well as checklists and customizable forms. The new edition of this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the procurement and supply manager in the new millennium.
Coverage on how to select suppliers and measure performance
Reveals the easiest way to drive continuous improvement in the supply base
Features tips on providing value to the organization
Helps you identify those strategies that will work best for your business for years to come
Written for the worldwide profession of procurement and supply management, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference, Second Edition offers detailed coverage and tips with an eye toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Acknowledgments
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Chapter 1: Procurement and Best Business Practices
- Understanding Procurement
- Understanding and Conveying Requirements
- Creating Strategic Plans and Tactics
- Finding Innovative Methods and Exploring Alternatives
- Providing Procurement Services
- Accepting Orders
- Placing Orders
- Mastering Procurement and Business Tactics
- Budgets and Expense Allocation
- Internal Control Systems
- Establishing Procurement Methods
- Internal Cost-Related Analysis Tools
- Keeping Supplier Information
- Summary
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Chapter 2: Sourcing Management
- Establishing Requirements
- Creating and Organizing Requirements
- Developing Specifications and Formats
- Statement of Work
- Terms and Conditions
- Specification Traps
- Locating and Developing Sources of Supply
- Types of Competition
- Locating Suitable Suppliers
- Market Analysis: Determining Changing Marketplace Factors
- Obtaining Bids and Proposals
- Bidding Guidelines
- Formulating the Bid or Proposal Type
- Managing Sourcing Data
- Categories of Existing Sources
- Maintaining Sourcing Lists
- The Strategic Sourcing Plan
- Operational Sourcing Strategy
- Summary
- Chapter 3: Solicitation of Bids and Proposals
- Chapter 4: Supplier Selection Criteria
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Chapter 5: Contracts and the Legal Aspects of Procurement
- Contract Essentials
- Contract Requirements
- Contract Types
- Other Contract Types
- Methods of Exchange
- Other Contract Elements
- Legal Authority and the Buyers’ Responsibilities
- Reviewing Contracts for Legal Requirements
- Aligning Contracts and Practices with Policy
- Maintaining Procurement Documents and Records
- Summary
- Chapter 6: Supplier Diversity
- Chapter 7: Risk Management
- Chapter 8: Sustainability
- Chapter 9: Negotiation
- Chapter 10: Contract Formation and Administration for Optimum Supplier Performance
- Chapter 11: Project Management
- Chapter 12: Quality
- Chapter 13: The Procurement Function's Internal Relationships
- Chapter 14: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Chapter 15: Leveraging Computer Systems
- Chapter 16: Financial Decisions for Sourcing
- Chapter 17: Source to Settle
- Chapter 18: Material Management and Supply Operations
- Chapter 19: Logistics
- Chapter 20: Regulatory Compliance
- About the Authors
- About the Website
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference, + Website, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2012
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781118130094
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