Procurement Principles and Management (8th Edition)

Author: Baily
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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, the development and evolution of purchasing activities. It highlights key purchasing variables such as quality, quantity, time, price, and negotiation. The book also delves into important purchasing activities and their applications, covering 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 undergone significant revisions and includes new materials reflecting changes in practice and concepts. The author is a pioneer in the field of purchasing and supply management, and the book has consistently ranked at the top of the sales charts of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) since its publication.