Global Purchasing and Supply Management: Fulfill the Vision

Abstract

From Buying to Strategic Contributor.- The Role of The Purchasing and Supply Functions.- Evolution of Purchasing and Supply Management.- Strategic Purchasing Supply Initiatives.- Creating the Vision.- The Purchase Order Process.- Buying from the Supplier.- Creating a Global Vision.- Bulding Rapport with Suppliers.- Quality as a Cost Improvement Technique.- Purchasing? Strategic Approach to Inventory Management.- Proactive Technology Management Strategy for Component Obsolescence.- Buying at the Right Price.- Negotiations.- Global Supply Demands Technical Buying Cooperation.- Using Cost Reduction Techniques.- Legalities in Buying.- Services and MRO Buying.- Transportation Strategies to Reduce Logistics Costs.- Leading and Managing to Fulfill the Vision.- Improving Management of the Purchasing Function.- Measurements of Purchasing Performance.- A Look Into the Future.

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