Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Prepared specifically for the requirements of European, Middle Eastern and African students, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management is a dynamic new textbook that explores the major strategic role of purchasing and supply chain management.Covering the full spectrum of global business, including examples of both good and bad practice, Donald Waters joins an authoritative author team to provide a balanced and logical guide to purchasing in today’s fast-paced world.New topics include strong coverage of ethics and green procurement, a greater focus on the management behind purchasing and supply and more in-depth discussion of e-procurement, supplier development and emerging practices.Features * A truly international perspective offers the reader a broad overview of purchasing and supply chain management techniques and practices all over the world * Long cases highlight real-life examples and insights from a variety of companies, including service industries, SMEs and NPOs * Clear worked examples take the reader through examples in a step-by-step process to aid understanding * Key terms are highlighted throughout the chapters and explained in full in the margins and in the glossary to allow quick reference