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008			120227s2012 enka b 001 0 eng
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020			_a9780749464981
020			_a9780749464998 (ebook)
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050	0	0	_aHF5437 _b.O26 2012
082	0	0	_a658.7/2 _223
100	1		_aO'Brien, Jonathan, _d1967-
245	1	0	_aCategory management in purchasing : _ba strategic approach to maximize business profitability / _cJonathan O'Brien.
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aLondon ; _aPhiladelphia : _bKogan Page, _cc2012.
300			_axi, 304 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [297]-298) and index.
650		0	_aPurchasing.
650		0	_aIndustrial procurement.
650		0	_aBusiness logistics.
035			_a(IMchF)fol14184407
520			_aCategory Management is a technique used to understand markets, analyse spend and make purchasing decisions which save money. It is about a pathway from accepting mediocre goods and services at high cost, to effective supply management which delivers real value. By altering how goods are categorised and supplied it helps shift sourcing from being an error-prone transaction to creating value for the business. Using case studies and practical examples, Category Management in Purchasing provides a clear definition and understanding of category management. The author presents a step by step process for its implementation and use, which companies can readily apply in line with their overall business strategy. This practical toolkit will allow readers to analyse complex sourcing situations quickly and clearly and develop innovative and creative proposals for sourcing.
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