Procurement Principles and Management 8th Edition

Author: (UK) Baily et al. Wang Zengdong, Yang Lei
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book focuses on goals and organization, discussing the scope of purchasing activities, related strategic issues, the structure and organization of purchasing, and the development and evolution of purchasing activities. It covers key purchasing variables such as quality, quantity, time, price, and negotiation. The book emphasizes important purchasing activities and their applications, exploring processes associated with purchasing in special markets or economic sectors. It introduces systems, controls, and personnel, and evaluates purchasing research guidelines. The 8th edition has been significantly revised and includes new materials reflecting changes in practice and concepts. The authors are pioneers in the field of purchasing and supply management, and this book has consistently ranked at the top of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) sales charts since its publication.