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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, now in its 6/e is a much revised and enlarged version of this successful textbook. The authors take an integrated approach, drawing on the many disciplines from ethics and human resources to suppliers, sourcing and strategy that all contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques. This 6/e has been substantially revised, with 3 new chapters, to take account of recent developments in this area. The book covers the syllabus of the CIPS in respect of the Foundation Stage subjects Introduction to Supply and Materials Management' and `Legal and Procurement Processes' and the Graduate Diploma, Professional Stage core and option subjects of `Purchasing and Supply Chain Management I- Strategy', and `Purchasing and Supply Chain Management II- Tactics and Operations'.
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, now in its 6/e is a much revised and enlarged version of this successful textbook. The authors take an integrated approach, drawing on the many disciplines from ethics and human resources to suppliers, sourcing and strategy that all contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques. This 6/e has been substantially revised, with 3 new chapters, to take account of recent developments in this area. The book covers the syllabus of the CIPS in respect of the Foundation Stage subjects Introduction to Supply and Materials Management' and `Legal and Procurement Processes' and the Graduate Diploma, Professional Stage core and option subjects of `Purchasing and Supply Chain Management I- Strategy', and `Purchasing and Supply Chain Management II- Tactics and Operations'.
It also largely covers the specialist options of `Stores and Inventory Management', `Commercial Relationships' and `International Purchasing'. This is a revised and enlarged edition of this textbook. The authors take an integrated approach, drawing on the many disciplines - from ethics and human resources to supply, sourcing and strategy - that all contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques. Features include an increased international perspective with new chapters on global sourcing and transporting supplies. Greater emphasis is placed on supply chain management including a new chapter on logistics and supply chains and at the end of each chapter there are cases and discussion questions. An updated glossary gives quick reference.
From the Back Cover
'This book seems to be alone in providing a good link between supply chain and purchasing strategy, in this respect it is the best I have seen.' Nigel Wild, Programme Director, MA e-Logistics and Supply Chain Management, School of Business, University of Greenwich
Lysons and Farrington is a fundamental purchasing knowledge resource. The publication of this seventh edition marks its 24th year and it can fairly claim to be the most comprehensive textbook on purchasing and supply chain management currently available.
Clearly written and covering a wide range of information, models and definitions, this book is an ideal overall resource for any course in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management. The contents clearly cover the syllabus of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply at both the Foundation and Professional stages and the text will provide a quick source of reference for practitioners on many aspects of purchasing and supply.
This new edition has been fully revised and chapters on storage, transport and human resources have been replaced by new