Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (7th Edition)

Description:

Gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace with the 7th Edition of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. This authoritative, hardcover textbook is the gold standard for students and professionals alike, offering a “real-world” look at how effective supply chain practices drive profitability and innovation.

Why This Textbook is a Premier Resource:

• Strategic Focus: It goes beyond simple buying and looks at the strategic role of purchasing in the broader supply chain ecosystem.

• Global Perspective: Essential for understanding international sourcing, logistics, and the complexities of modern global trade.

• Evidence-Based Insights: Packed with the latest research, trends, and case studies from industry leaders to make complex theories “easy” to visualize.

• Comprehensive Coverage: From supplier relationship management (SRM) to sustainability and digital supply chain transformation.

Key Topics Covered:

• Sourcing and selection processes.

• Contract management and legal issues in purchasing.

• Supply chain risk management and resilience.

• Lean supply chain principles and total quality management (TQM).

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9780357442142

• Authors: Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

• Publisher: Cengage Learning

• Format: Hardcover (H/C)

• Edition: 7th Edition