Leading Procurement Strategy: Driving Value Through the Supply Chain

Delivering successful procurement programs has helped businesses like IKEA, Tesla and Nike maximize the potential of their resources and gain the competitive advantage.\n\nLearn how to develop similar strategies, that meet the needs of the business, customers and suppliers, and lead their implementation using insights from the experts in procurement strategy. Leading Procurement Strategy provides readers with a complete overview of the skills, knowledge and tools needed to implement a successful procurement strategy. The expert author team of Carlos Mena, Remko van Hoek, and Martin Christopher present practical advice and guidance underpinned by academic theory and supported by an extensive range of real-world case studies including IBM, IKEA, John Deere, NASA, Nike and Tesla. Readers are shown how to develop, deliver and sustain procurement performance with clear and accessible guidance. The third edition offers the latest insights into the future of procurement and digitalization, updates on green and socially responsible procurement and a revised structure. The key issues affecting the procurement function are covered and tips for developing the best practices in teams are found throughout.Leading Procurement Strategy: Driving Value Through the Supply Chain 3rd Edition is written by Carlos Mena; Remko van Hoek; Martin Christopher and published by Kogan Page. ISBNs for Leading Procurement Strategy are 9781398601598, 1398601594 and the print ISBNs are 9781398601581, 1398601586.