Performance Measurement and Incentive Systems in Purchasing, Erik Hofmann; Daniel Maucher; Martin Kotula; Olive
Автор: Hofmann Название: Capital Equipment Purchasing ISBN: 3642257364 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642257360 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 12577.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Compared to other main groups of procurement, capital equipment features numerous characteristics that significantly impact the purchasing process. The process of purchasing capital equipment therefore requires specific attention and above all a systematic approach. To overcome these challenges, a holistic process model and specific tools and methods for capital equipment purchasing are presented.The following topics regarding capital equipment purchasing are presented:• Compliance management• Savings measurement• Life cycle costs and total cost of ownership• Determining the optimum useful life and replacement time• Real options approach for the evaluation of investment alternatives• Performance contractingReaders are provided with a comprehensive and structured process model for capital equipment purchasing. The comprehensive set of methods including various instruments and methods presented in this book support the establishment of a professional capital equipment purchasing process.
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."
Автор: Burt David Название: Proactive Purchasing in the Supply Chain: The Key to World-C ISBN: 0071770615 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780071770613 Издательство: McGraw-Hill Рейтинг: Цена: 16300.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This professional guide focuses on implementation over academics with emphasis on certification, the green procurement process, return on investment, logistics, risk management, and social responsibility.
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