Understanding how best to buy resources--from whom and when--is crucial to the long-term profitability and survival of organizations both large and small. Profitable Purchasing Decisions helps managers incorporate strategic decision making into their purchasing tactics. They'||'''ll gain valuable insights into supply positioning, suppliers'||''' preferences, and vulnerability management and learn how to work with partners in outsourcing supplies, manage relationships with internal and external suppliers, influence the supply market, and perform performance audits and benchmarking. The practical focus on maintaining clear lines of communication at key levels insures the quality teamwork needed to produce positive, tangible results.
- ISBN10 0071166254
- ISBN13 9780071166256
- Publish Date 1 June 2005 (first published 26 January 1996)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
- Imprint McGraw-Hill Professional
- Format Paperback
- Language English