Name: Category Management in Purchasing
Brand: Kogan Page
SKU: 9780749464981
Price: 650.00 HKD
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Author: Jonathan O'Brien
ISBN: 9780749464981

Category Management in Purchasing A Strategic Approach to Maximize Business Profitability

By Jonathan O'Brien

Kogan Page July 2012

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780749464981
Publisher: Kogan Page
Publication: July 2012
Format: Hardback , 320 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Category Management in Purchasing offers a set of tools and processes to deliver value and cost savings when sourcing and purchasing.

Category 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.

About the Author

Jonathan O'Brien is a Director and co-owner of the international purchasing consultancy and training provider Positive Purchasing Ltd. With over 20 years experience working in purchasing, he has worked all over the world to help global organizations increase their purchasing capability through training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams to drive in the adoption of category management and other strategic purchasing methodologies.