Download or read book Mastering Purchasing Management for Inbound Supply Chains written by Thomas A. Cook and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Importing finished products, components, and raw materials has become the status quo in today‘s increasingly competitive business landscape. The lessons of inbound supply, however, can be very costly if learned through a trial-and-error approach especially foreign purchasing. By not understanding the parameters of landed costs alone, purchasing man

Download or read book Mastering Import and Export Management written by Thomas A. Cook and published by Amacom. This book was released on 2017 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Import/export is big business for those who can navigate the complex world of international trade. Completely updated, Mastering Import Export Management provides instructions, cost-effective strategies, and ready-to-use forms. Walking through every area, this guide simplifies regulations and gathers best practices in an evolving field.

Download or read book The Purchasing Machine written by R. David Nelson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-08-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day companies leave billions of dollars in invisible, unrealized savings on the table because of poor supply chain management practices. Now supply management experts Dave Nelson, Patricia E. Moody, and Jonathan Stegner show not only how leading companies recoup these savings through their mastery of target costing, value engineering, and supplier development, but how supply chain management -- the discipline of acquiring and moving material -- has become a manufacturing company's hottest competitive weapon. Based on a survey of 247 purchasing managers and more than 1,000 hours of interviews and on-site visits, the authors have selected ten top firms whose supply management pioneers excel at twenty "best practices." With cases and stories, Nelson, Moody, and Stegner show how these leading-edge purchasing departments at American Express, SmithKline Beecham, DaimlerChrysler, Harley-Davidson, Honda of America, IBM, John Deere, Whirlpool, Flextronics, and Sun Microsystems have put into place pathbreaking processes and procedures. Here, for example, described in step-by-step detail, are Chrysler's SCORE program and Honda's strategic sourcing strategy that saved the companies billions. The book also includes a crucial section on the next stage of supplier development that will involve the sourcing and allocation of ideas as well as materials. The authors provide concrete, practical steps to improvement that any supply chain manager can take to successfully implement these best practices. The Purchasing Machine will be required reading for logistics, purchasing, and procurement managers in hundreds of thousands of companies. The authoritative nature of the authors' source material is certain to make this the single most important and practical reference on best purchasing practices for years to come.

Download or read book Global Sourcing Logistics written by Thomas A. Cook and published by AMACOM/American Management Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every company, large and small, needs to consider global sourcing. This comprehensive book helps businesses reap the benefits while minimizing risk and exposure. It offers a blueprint for creating Standard Operating Procedures for all inbound global supply chain links. It provides point-by-point, pro-and-con comparisons with other sourcing alternatives. It features full discussions of compliance management, new customs and homeland security issues, insurance, liability, and loss control strategies, and much more

Download or read book Inbound Logistics Management written by Barry Crocker and published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in Great Britain as "Storage and Cntrolf of Stock" in 1962--T.p. verso.

Download or read book Mastering the Business of Global Trade written by Thomas A. Cook and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of your company‘s success in global trade will be determined by how well you manage contracts and agreements for sale or purchase. Mastering the Business of Global Trade: Negotiating Competitive Advantage Contractual Best Practices, Incoterms, and Leveraging Supply Chain Options explains the key elements any international business person must

Download or read book Global Sourcing and Purchasing Post 9 11 written by Michael Assaf and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2005-10-15 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New post-9/11 government policies have affected the wayevery global importer must manage their supply chainprocesses. This book will help companies overcome theobstacles encountered when products cross internationalborders on their way to U.S. companies. It will aidprocurement and supply chain managers in establishingsuccessful ......

Download or read book Mastering Import Export Management written by Thomas A. COOK and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With billions of dollars generated annually, importing and exporting is a potentially lucrative arena for growthùand a bewildering tangle of rules and regulations. Packed with hundreds of cost-effective strategies, ready-to-use forms, and valuable checklists, the second edition of Mastering Import & Export Management explains how to efficientlyùand legallyùnavigate the complex world of international trade. From the big picture of pinpointing the best markets to the nitty-gritty of packing a container, this sweeping guide examines how to spot potential risks, apply quality control procedures, prepare documentation accurately, and more. This revised and updated edition addresses how best to handle recent crises like the earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, the economic downturn, or political instability in countries like Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, and Libya. It also covers every new compliance and security regulation, as well as evolving best practices, including: ò C-TPAT guidelines ò Incoterms ò In-house compliance programs ò Freight costûreduction tips ò Beefed-up TSA regulations ò Improved technology options ò President Obama's new export initiatives. It's an indispensable resource for today's complex and changing global marketplace.

Download or read book The Procurement and Supply Manager s Desk Reference written by Fred Sollish and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-07-20 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference "Finally, a cohesive volume written for the worldwide profession of purchasing and supply chain management." —James D. Reeds, CPM, CFPIM, CIRM, CPCM, President, Institute for Supply Management-Silicon Valley "Great resource. This work is educational, informative, and certainly, most practical." —Peter Sterlacci, Director, Professional Development, San Jose State University "Complete with useful information-the authors are extraordinary experts in the field of supply chain management." —Michael Geraghty, MBA, President, Geraghty International, and author of Anybody Can Negotiate—Even You! Destined to become every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topic Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the purchasing and sourcing function, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference is filled with everything every supply manager needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of a procurement manager. Filled with practical aids such as checklists and customizable forms, this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the supply manager in the new millennium. With an eye toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference offers detailed coverage and tips on: Procurement and Best Business Practices Sourcing Management How to select suppliers and measure performance The best way to leverage computer systems Providing value to the organization Identifying those strategies that will work best for your business for years to come

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Industrial Applications for Improved Supply Chain Performance written by García-Alcaraz, Jorge Luis and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the industrial world, companies are always seeking competitive advantages to sustain themselves in the globalized market. A supply chain is one of these improvements that managers implement in order to stay ahead of the competition. However, certain methods of supply chains add risks such as the addition of costs, possible accidents, and economic losses. Because of this, companies are looking for techniques in which to progress their supply chain execution. The Handbook of Research on Industrial Applications for Improved Supply Chain Performance is a pivotal reference source that identifies techniques, tools, and methodologies that can improve supply chain performance and enable businesses to generate a competitive advantage in the globalized market. While highlighting topics such as material flow, route optimization, and green distribution, this publication is ideally designed for managers, executives, logistics engineers, production managers, warehouse operations managers, board directors, consultants, analysts, inventory control managers, researchers, academicians, industrial and managerial professionals, practitioners, and students looking to improve costs and quality of supply chains.

Download or read book Growing and Managing Foreign Purchasing written by Thomas A. Cook and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book compares the basic skillset of domestic purchasing to that of global purchasing. It provides a very detailed blueprint and best practices guide for avoiding costly mistakes and improving purchasing effectiveness. It also details supply chain globalization impacts on freight, logistics, customs issues, managing foreign suppliers, risk mitigation, and profit potential improvement. It differentiates itself from other books as being more comprehensive, detailed, and broad reaching into every aspect of purchasing on an international scale.

Download or read book Mastering Import and Export Management written by Thomas Cook and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2017-08-17 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look beyond the borders and unlock your company’s potential from the East Coast to the West Coast, from the Deep South to the Great Lakes. According to the US Department of Commerce, more than $1.6 trillion in goods are exported annually to dozens of countries, while nearly $2.4 trillion are imported. What could your company’s share in that be? Filled with step-by-step instructions, cost-effective strategies, and ready-to-use forms, this book walks you through every key area of this lucrative expansion opportunity for your business, from handling logistics to building a global team to complying with post-9/11 security measures to clearly documenting shipments using Incoterms. In Mastering Import & Export Management, you will also find: Strategies for reducing risk and spend in global supply chains New documentation, operations, and procedures Trade compliance SOPs Guidance on managing transportation service providers E-commerce in international trade Completely updated, this all-encompassing, self-directed guide simplifies all the latest regulations and gathers together the best practices in the evolving field of import/export. You will have all the knowledge and tools required to overcome any challenge and expand their business into lucrative new frontiers.

Download or read book Global Purchasing and Supply Management written by Victor H. Pooler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-19 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieving the promise of e-business Two divergent approaches exist in purchasing and supply management organizations today, which give at least the perception of conflicting direction: 1. Some organizations, counseled by consultants and e-procurement software suppliers, but without a clear understanding of current actual procurement processes, have implemented expensive systems with the expectations of tremendous savings and spectacular supply chain improvements. The results often haven’t lived up to the claims. 2. Many buyers and purchasing managers, failing to grasp the potential benefits from e-procurement, have resisted change, and not given their full support to system improvements. Those who have delayed have missed the opportunities of vastly improved processes and supplier contributions. Both have valid viewpoints, but neither has delivered on the true promise of supply chain improvements, so the lessons of this book should benefit both. Active supporters of e-procurement can benefit from understanding the “nuts and bolts” approach to the fundamental supply management processes in a global context. Moreover, buyers and their managers with a better vision of the future will be better prepared to adapt to and support the needed changes.

Download or read book Purchasing and Supply Chain Management written by Thomas E. Johnsen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ground-breaking new book for aspiring purchasing and supply chain leaders and anyone with a keen interest in this rapidly evolving field. For too long business has focused on short-term cost advantages through low-cost country sourcing with little regard for the longer-term implications of global sustainability. As the first book to fully address the environmental, social and economic challenges of how companies manage purchasing and supply chains, it aims to inspire the development of current and future purchasing and supply chain leaders. In addition to explaining the basic principles and processes of both purchasing and supply chain management, the book evaluates how to develop strategic and sustainable purchasing and supply chain management. A key message is that purchasing and supply chain management needs to focus on value creation rather than cost cutting. This requires the development of completely new purchasing and supply chain models that involve closed-loop supply structures, supply chain transparency and collaboration with new stakeholders in traditional sourcing and supply chain processes. Aimed at students, educators and practitioners the book integrates sustainability into each chapter as a core element of purchasing and supply chain management. Incorporating case studies from industry into each chapter, the book strikes a balance between theoretical frameworks and guidelines for implementation in practice.

Download or read book Purchasing and Supply Management written by David J. Pooler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchasing and Supply Management includes the latest management, procurement, and negotiation techniques and the authors have taken great care to integrate the impact of global commerce on the buyers job. Historically, purchasing evolved as a weak part of manufacturing, gained its independence, and expanded to a financial contributer to a company's success. A major challenge of the buying job is to manage supply management. To do this, the buyer must know and use the full range of techniques and procedures available to the true professional. This book is dedicated to these functions of supply and all they entail.

Download or read book Becoming a Supply Chain Leader written by Taylor & Francis Group and published by Productivity Press. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explains how to emerge and grow as a supply chain leader and details supply chain and procurement processes and operational activities in real-work scenarios across multiple supply chain verticals. The book defines what an entry level supply chain professional must do to excel in various type of supply chain verticals, such as IT, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical, retail, consumer goods. Along with understanding vertical specific nuances, this book helps them to set both short term goals for annual performance review to longer term career planning. In addition, to a mid- or senior-level supply chain professionals, the book offers ideas on ways to launch initiatives and demonstrate leadership to foster career growth. It offers ideas about unlocking new values for the organization, and creating a data driven decision support platform to gain financial efficiency for better management of CapEx and OpEx spend, thus improving the bottom line. The book includes a tool kit which includes operational data models, financial models, and presentation templates for creating and socializing proposals intended for cross functional teams and demonstrating supply chain leadership. The book is divided into four major parts. In Part I, the book starts with an overview of key concepts in a manufacturing supply chain and procurement organization. It describes current forms of modern global supply chain and corporate procurement organizations. In these organizations, the roles and responsibilities of a supply chain manager are often narrowly focused to specific work streams within supply chain, such as sourcing management, vendor management, and operations management. To establish oneself professionally in these specific roles, the book provides detailed description of roles, responsibilities and scope of influence for the management of each of these areas. The book presents the nuances of each of these roles in light of different supply chain verticals, namely enterprise and consumer electronics, pharmaceutical, retail, transportation, and heavy industry (oil & gas and mining). The objective of Part II is to provide a frame work for a self-directed supply chain manager to understand how a large organization evaluates the contribution of supply chain managers and where it expects them to create value. To foster career growth as a supply chain professional, the book identifies six key knowledge pillars for demonstrating supply chain mastery: -Technical and market knowledge of the end product and its constituents. -Knowledge of internal product development and sustaining processes and supporting consumption data. -Health and market condition of the supplier. -Ability to create value. -Ability to build internal and external exec relationships with key influencers. -Ability to obtain best cost without compromising quality and lead-time. Negotiating cost, sourcing material and then the logistics of moving the raw material through multiple stages and finally finished materials across the globe, are some of the key areas which needs continuous improvement. As a sentinel of efficiency, removing any kind of wastage leads to immediate value creation and contributes to the margin by improving the bottom line. All organizations need supply chain professionals but many organization may or may not see supply chain as a core function. To have sustainable career progress in such organizations, however, a supply chain person should focus in creating financial and operational efficiencies. In Part III, the book reviews eight such verticals ranging from IT, data center, retail, pharmaceutical, etc. and reviews the supply chain nuances through the lenses of the framework created in Part II. In Part IV, the book goes back to focus on the professional growth of an individual supply chain person in an industry agnostic way. It provides examples of financial and operational efficiencies that a supply chain professional can create. It is a common practice to apply Lean principles to achieve the former in the manufacturing world. However, adoption of similar disciplines in a non-manufacturing environment, specially in an IT procurement organization is not common. In addition, even though the supply chain or procurement organization is typically the largest spender in an organization as it oversees probably the biggest outflow of operating cash, supply chain is often made accountable only for controlling cost of goods. Significant financial efficiency could be gained by creating synergy between the financial organization and supply chain organization via -an operational portfolio management approach -creating transparency around the total cost of ownership. This strategic side of supply chain could be an eye opener for many financial controllers and CFOs. The final section of the book demonstrates methods of application of these two principles to create value and personal growth for a supply chain manager.

Download or read book Mastering the Supply Chain written by Ed Weenk and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2019-03-03 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering the Supply Chain is an introduction to supply chain management. The book integrates theory with practice and aims to create a cross-functional mindset in students and practitioners. It provides a wide overview of relevant supply chain concepts and sets out the challenges that need to be overcome in order to find practical ways of implementing these in a real company situation. Readers are continuously asked to actively reflect on the choices they make, thus experiencing first-hand the many challenges that good and effective supply chain management presents. Mastering the Supply Chain presents a different way of learning that puts the reader at the heart of a life-like situation, so that they experience the impact of every decision they make, not just in their own 'silo' but across the business. In this way, they will learn that many supply chain concepts are relatively simple to understand, but not so easy to apply in reality. Chapter 6 helps students to pull everything they've learned together and see how the concepts play out in the real world by guiding them through an interactive demonstration of the online business simulation game The Fresh Connection (free access is included with the book). This is a key text for students on supply chain management BScs and MScs as well as background reading for students playing the full version of The Fresh Connection Business Simulation game.