Supplier Relationship Management by Jonathan O'brien
Manage your suppliers and your entire supply base effectively with a highly operational framework and practical advise from award-winning purchasing practitioner.
"This book provides an extensive look at the metrics, relationships, and change management considerations associated with supply base collaboration[..] It is true that supplier relationships, innovation, and collaboration are among the topics du jour in procurement, but O'Brien proves himself well versed in the associated opportunities and challenges[...] The graphics and tables in Supplier Relationship Management are a significant resource all on their own and indicate the fact that this content and recommended approaches have been well vetted through consulting engagements. He also strikes the right balance between original content and validation from third party sources, resulting in an impressive reference list." * Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting Point *
"This deserves to become THE standard book on SRM. Every senior procurement practitioner, and everyone involved with the management of strategically important suppliers, should have this book on their bookshelf. It is a very complete and exhaustive book, covering pretty much everything and anything you could think of in the field of SRM." * Peter Smith, Spend Matters *
"As businesses grow, it can sometimes be hard to differentiate between key strategic partners and lower-tier suppliers, and to maximize the value of each relationship. This guide helps readers build a supplier management strategy that helps drive improvements and reduce risks. It also delves into the potential of supplier networks to foster innovation, process improvement, and growth." * Inbound Logistics *
"A student or prospective industry participant will find this to be a gold mine. Considering what you are getting and its potential for future rewards this book is capable of being a constant companion within your professional life in one shape or another." * Darren Ingram, Darren Ingram Media *
"This deserves to become THE standard book on SRM. Every senior procurement practitioner, and everyone involved with the management of strategically important suppliers, should have this book on their bookshelf. It is a very complete and exhaustive book, covering pretty much everything and anything you could think of in the field of SRM." * Peter Smith, Spend Matters *
"As businesses grow, it can sometimes be hard to differentiate between key strategic partners and lower-tier suppliers, and to maximize the value of each relationship. This guide helps readers build a supplier management strategy that helps drive improvements and reduce risks. It also delves into the potential of supplier networks to foster innovation, process improvement, and growth." * Inbound Logistics *
"A student or prospective industry participant will find this to be a gold mine. Considering what you are getting and its potential for future rewards this book is capable of being a constant companion within your professional life in one shape or another." * Darren Ingram, Darren Ingram Media *
Jonathan O'Brien is the CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, the international purchasing consultancy and training provider. With over twenty five 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. He is the author of Category Management in Purchasing and Negotiation for Purchasing Professionals (also published by Kogan Page).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780749468064 |
| ISBN 10 | 0749468068 |
| Title | Supplier Relationship Management |
| Author | Jonathan O'brien |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Kogan Page Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 424 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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