The publication contains a selection of the best double-blind reviewed papers presented, discussed and revised by participants of the 1st International Conference on Value Chain Management in Austria, Steyr, May 2011. The Value Chain Management (VCM) Conference presents scientif…
This book contains 11 carefully revised and selected papers from the 5th Workshop on Global Sourcing, held in Courchevel, France, March 14-17, 2011. They have been gleaned from a vast empirical base brought together by leading researchers in information systems, strategic manage…
Procurement has long been, and remains, one of the most complex business processes. It can be approached in many different ways. Characterised by its novel cross-disciplinary project management approach, this new book covers more than the conventional themes of project solicitat…
Innovative and novel, this book extends its coverage of the topic well beyond the conventional themes of project solicitation and proposal evaluation. Using experience gathered over five years of teaching postgraduate courses, the authors present a book that is invaluable to the…
Procurement has long been, and remains, one of the most complex business processes. It can be approached in many different ways. Characterised by its novel cross-disciplinary project management approach, this new book covers more than the conventional themes of project solicitat…
Introduction: The strategic role of procurement -- Procurement and the organization : organizing for success -- The strategic procurement cycle -- Supplier relationship management -- Global sourcing -- Strategic cost management -- The impact of procurement on financial results -…
"Delivering successful procurement programs has helped businesses like Coca-Cola, IBM and P&G maximize the potential of their resources and gain the competitive advantage. Learn how to develop similar strategies, that meet the needs of the business, customers and suppliers, and …