The procurement and supply manager's desk reference

Fred B. Sollish, John Semanik

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.

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Year of publication:	c2012 ; 2nd ed (Online-Ausg.)
Authors:	Sollish, Fred B. ; Semanik, John
Publisher:	Hoboken, N.J : John Wiley
Subject:	Beschaffung \| Procurement \| Lieferkette \| Supply chain \| Lieferantenmanagement \| Supplier relationship management \| Materialwirtschaft \| Materials management \| Materialmanagement
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Extent:	Online-Ressource (1 online resource (xiii, 386 p.)) ill.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference; Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1 Procurement and Best Business Practices; Understanding Procurement; Understanding and Conveying Requirements; Material or Service; Specification; Statement of Work (SOW); Time of Performance; Price and Payment Terms; Shipping Destination, Method, and Terms; Creating Strategic Plans and Tactics; Finance; Manufacturing and Operations; Sales and Marketing; Supply Management; Finding Innovative Methods and Exploring Alternatives; Providing Procurement Services; Accepting Orders Order Approval and AuthorityTypes of Purchase Requests; Placing Orders; Ordering Formats; Placement Priority; Mastering Procurement and Business Tactics; Budgets and Expense Allocation; Internal Control Systems; Establishing Procurement Methods; Procurement Negotiations; Competitive Bidding; Internal Cost-Related Analysis Tools; Direct Costs; Indirect Costs; Overhead; Total Cost of Ownership; Hard and Soft Costs; Accounting Systems; Utilizing Financial Tools; Keeping Supplier Information; Confidentiality; Business Reports; Samples and Returns; Summary; CHAPTER 2 Sourcing Management Establishing RequirementsCreating and Organizing Requirements; Roles and Responsibilities; Project Team; Customer Inputs; Other Inputs; Developing Specifications and Formats; Technical Specifications; Functional Specifications; Performance Specifications; Standards; Benchmarking; Quality Control; Statement of Work; Timeline; Performance; Terms and Conditions; Specification Traps; Uneeded Customization; Disregarding Performance Requirements; Brand Name; Locating and Developing Sources of Supply; Local, Domestic, or International; Size; Original Manufacturer or Distributor; Types of Competition Open CompetitionSole Source; Single Source; Technical or Limited Competition; Partnership/Joint Venture; Co-Sources; Consortium; Requirements Integration; Locating Suitable Suppliers; Directories and Industrial Guides; Internet Search Tools; Trade Associations/Trade Shows; Governmental Agencies; Minority Supplier Directories; Consultants; Market Analysis: Determining Changing Marketplace Factors; Economic Conditions; Technology; Performance; Obtaining Bids and Proposals; Bidding Guidelines; Provide Clear Content; Determine Compressible Spending; Ensure Responsive, Responsible Competition Enable Fair and Ethical Bidding ProcessesHold an Open Prebid Conference; Formulating the Bid or Proposal Type; Sealed Bid; Posted Offer to Buy; Automated Bidding; Request for Information (RFI); Request for Proposal (RFP); Request for Quotation; Managing Sourcing Data; Categories of Existing Sources; Approved Supplier List; Certified Suppliers; Qualified Suppliers; Preferred Suppliers; Disqualified Suppliers; Maintaining Sourcing Lists; Electronic Tools; Contracts Database; The Strategic Sourcing Plan; Plan Elements; Opportunity Analysis; Operational Sourcing Strategy Steps to Implementing the Plan
ISBN:	978-1-280-59215-7 ; 978-1-118-22568-4 ; 1-280-59215-X ; 978-1-118-13009-4 ; 1-118-13009-X
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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