Procurement Management

Author: Liang Jun
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is divided into 14 chapters, systematically introducing the basic concepts of procurement, supplier selection and evaluation methods, procurement negotiation and contract management, acceptance, settlement, and inventory control of procured items, and the selection of procurement methods. It covers tender procurement, government procurement, international procurement, and modern procurement methods. Theoretical discussions are provided on procurement price and cost management, procurement performance evaluation, and procurement and supply chain management. Starting from practical cases, the book explains the basic concepts, principles, and operational procedures of procurement and procurement management in an easy-to-understand manner, making it suitable for student learning. Each chapter includes learning objectives, summaries, and a certain number of reflection questions, guiding students and readers to learn new knowledge, summarize and review the content, and reinforce the acquired knowledge through exercises to enhance learning effectiveness and comprehension. This book can be used as a textbook for students majoring in logistics management and related fields in higher education institutions, and can also be referenced by professionals in logistics enterprises and industrial and commercial enterprises engaged in procurement and supply management.