Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

In an era of unprecedented turbulence and change, Arjan J. van Weele\u2019s market-leading textbook keeps you up-to-speed with the latest developments in purchasing and supply chain management theory and practice. <br /><br />Employing a flexible managerial perspective, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 5th Edition walks you through the core concepts, strategy, and implementation to provide the complete introduction for modern courses. <br /><br />Global examples from organizations including Volvo, Intel, Shell, Sony and Tesco reveal the practical challenges of today\u2019s purchasing processes, while the latest research insights add a critical perspective throughout. New chapters on services buying, socially responsible purchasing and category sourcing strategies - amongst many other wholly revised sections - reflect the latest developments, while new Integrative Cases consolidate your learning to leave you ready for purchasing in the 21st century.