Описание: Features emerging trends that are shaping supply chain operations worldwide as well as impacting the global business landscape. Beginning with the assertion that supply chains are an overlooked factor behind anemic economic growth, this title provides a comprehensive overview of the developments occurring in the field of supply chain management.
Описание: Foreword In today s markets, companies face ever growing international competition, radical technological change, and increasingly demanding customers. These developments force managers to focus on core competencies and result in decreasing in-house val- add across industries. Adequate supplier selection and competent management of the supply base have thus become key firm success factors. As a consequence, purchasing and supply management (PSM) has developed into a powerful weapon for contributing to a firm s competitive advantage along dimensions such as cost, quality, and inno- tion. Such a contribution, however, critically depends upon the alignment of purch- ing strategies and practices with the company s overall business strategy. Only if the purchasing function supports the firm s competitive position can it effectively improve profitability. Unfortunately, existing research still lacks both the theoretical concepts and empirical foundation to provide detailed guidance to practitioners regarding how such alignment can be achieved and what impact it should have on firm performance. The doctoral thesis presented by Christian Baier develops and tests a comprehensive model of the alignment-performance link in PSM in order to close this knowledge gap. Drawing on insights from the market-based view, the resource-based view, princip- agent theory, and contingency theory, the author derives a solid theoretical understa- ing of the relationships between business strategy and strategies and practices at the functional level. By applying the theory of production competence to the PSM context, two critical levels of alignment are identified: strategic alignment, i. e."
Описание: A smart, practical guide to rocket-powered business growth Aligned to Achieve puts sales and marketing on the same page, creating a revenue `dream team` that will drive your organization to new heights.
Автор: Prof. Dr. Christopher Jahns; Roger Moser Название: Strategic Purchasing and Supply Management ISBN: 3835006584 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783835006584 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 12577.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A theory-based perspective on the value of purchasing and supply management and its supply base for the generation of competitive advantages Strategy-based supplier selection Research methodology, data analysis and empirical results Detailed insights into the relationships between strategic priorities, supplier selection criteria, PSM performance levers and company performance
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