Purchasing and Supply Chain Management - 7th Edition
This comprehensive textbook provides a thorough understanding of today's supply management process from a managerial perspective. The 7th edition draws from the authors' extensive first-hand experiences and relationships with executives and practitioners worldwide to highlight critical developments in the field.
Key Coverage Areas
The textbook examines recent advancements in supply chain fraud management, artificial intelligence, analytics, procurement automation and robotic process automation. New content discusses supply chain fraud management and mitigation, emerging technology in real-time supply chain control towers, use of blockchain and the creation of Centers of Excellence.
Academic and Professional Preparation
Carefully selected topics correspond to hiring requirements for supply chain positions today, helping position students as strong candidates in the workforce. Former students confirm this book provides solid preparation for successfully entering procurement and supply management careers.
Expert Authors
Robert M. Monczka, Ph.D. - Professor Emeritus of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University's Eli Broad Graduate School of Management and former Distinguished Research Professor at Arizona State University. He has published more than 200 books and articles and received the J. Shipman Gold Medal Award from ISM and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Procurement Leaders.
Robert B. Handfield, Ph.D. - Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University and co-director of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. His research focuses on strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, supplier relationship management and sourcing overseas.
Larry C. Giunipero, Ph.D., C.P.S.M., C.P.M. - Professor of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management at Florida State University with more than 65 published articles. His research interests include supply chain sourcing strategies, risk management, global sourcing and e-purchasing.
Textbook Specifications
Published by Cengage Learning in March 2020, this hardcover edition delivers current, complete coverage of supply management processes. The textbook integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications drawn from Fortune 100 companies and global consulting experiences.
