Purchasing And Supply Chain Management

"Presentation of knowledge and expertise is supported in a logical manner by strong case material that is both relevant and interesting. The author builds on historical landmarks in this subject area and offers the cornerstone for all students and practitioners of purchasing methodologies or procurement practices; it is the first book I suggest to all of our students and my peers."

Philip Foster, Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Warwick, UK

"This is a great book for students, due to the clear learning objectives, assignments, references and integrative cases in each chapter. Based on his extensive experience in industry, van Weele is able to combine theory with practice in a strong and attractive way. It is a must read for everybody interested in purchasing and supply chain management."

Frank Rozemeijer, Professor, Maastricht University, The Netherlands

"A brilliant textbook for every current and future purchasing professional; this works extremely well for university students as well as for professionals in the field of purchasing management. I have used the earlier editions with hundreds of students and professionals with powerful results and nice learning experiences."

Sanna Nieminen, Principal Lecturer, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland

"If you are only going to purchase one book about purchasing - this is the book! It is comprehensive, yet clear and relevant for students at all levels."

Jenny Bäckstrand, Assistant Professor Logistics, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management,

Jonköping University, Sweden

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management provides an introduction to the important principles underlying the subject area using a flexible managerial perspective.

This new edition covers the latest developments in purchasing and supply chain management and includes relevant and engaging case studies to enrich your understanding. Examples from organisations such as Shell, Hewlett Packard, Mattel and Nespresso, illustrate the typical challenges that global organisations face every day in relation to purchasing and supply chain management.

Key Features

• A trusted resource which includes the latest developments in purchasing and supply chain management, including new coverage on the circular economy.
• Refined coverage of purchasing and business strategy and corporate social responsibility to enhance your knowledge.
• Fully updated to include new case studies and memo features which bring current practice to life.
  . Addresses all of the most recent changes in European public procurement directives to ensure you are familiar with the latest developments.
• Provides extended discussion on partnering and collaborative supply chain relationships to further develop your understanding.
• A testbank, PowerPoint slides, additional case studies and examination questions are available on a companion website to support your learning.

About the Author

Arian J. van Weele holds the NEVI-Chair in Purchasing and Supply Management at Eindhoven University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) in the Netherlands. He has published widely and is a consultant to many large companies on procurement strategy and governance.