Purchasing Machine
Author: Dave Nelson, Patricia E. Moody & Jonathan R. Stegner
ISBN: 9781476741000
Price: Rs. 1099.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Every day companies leave billions of dollars in invisible, unrealized savings on the table because of poor supply chain management practices. Now supply management experts Dave Nelson, Patricia E. Moody, and Jonathan Stegner show not only how leading companies recoup these savings through their mastery of target costing, value engineering, and supplier development, but how supply chain management -- the discipline of acquiring and moving material -- has become a manufacturing company's hottest competitive weapon. Based on a survey of 247 purchasing managers and more than 1,000 hours of interviews and on-site visits, the authors have selected ten top firms whose supply management pioneers excel at twenty "best practices." With cases and stories, Nelson, Moody, and Stegner show how these leading-edge purchasing departments at American Express, SmithKline Beecham, DaimlerChrysler, Harley-Davidson, Honda of America, IBM, John Deere, Whirlpool, Flextronics, and Sun Microsystems have put into place pathbreaking processes and procedures. Here, for example, described in step-by-step detail, are Chrysler's SCORE program and Honda's strategic sourcing strategy that saved the companies billions. The book also includes a crucial section on the next stage of supplier development that will involve the sourcing and allocation of ideas as well as materials. The authors provide concrete, practical steps to improvement that any supply chain manager can take to successfully implement these best practices. The Purchasing Machine will be required reading for logistics, purchasing, and procurement managers in hundreds of thousands of companies. The authoritative nature of the authors' source material is certain to make this the single most important and practical reference on best purchasing practices for years to come.
Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: English, 304 pages. Reference ISBN: 9781476741000.
About the Author
Dave Nelson served as vice president of worldwide supply management at Deere & Company and senior vice president at Honda of America.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Students & Academic Researchers
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9781476741000
- Publisher
- Free Press / Simon & Schuster
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Every day companies leave billions of dollars in invisible, unrealized savings on the table because of poor supply chain management practices. Now supply management experts Dave Nelson, Patricia E. Moody, and Jonathan Stegner show not only how leading companies recoup these savings through their...
Who should read this book?
Essential reading for students, entrepreneurs, and curious minds seeking practical life insights, productivity principles, and deeper intellectual perspectives.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book if you want to see how smart purchasing directly drives profits. Packed with real-world case studies from global giants like IBM, Honda, and Harley-Davidson, it shows you exactly how top firms turn procurement into a competitive weapon. Grounded in deep research and interviews, this is a premium reference that helps you think strategically about cost, suppliers, and long-term value—perfect for managers, MBA students, and serious supply chain professionals.
- Published by Free Press / Simon & Schuster.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 304.
Catalog Description
Every day companies leave billions of dollars in invisible, unrealized savings on the table because of poor supply chain management practices. Now supply management experts Dave Nelson, Patricia E. Moody, and Jonathan Stegner show not only how leading companies recoup these savings through their mastery of target costing, value engineering, and supplier development, but how supply chain management -- the discipline of acquiring and moving material -- has become a manufacturing company's hottest competitive weapon. Based on a survey of 247 purchasing managers and more than 1,000 hours of interviews and on-site visits, the authors have selected ten top firms whose supply management pioneers...
Browse the Full Social Sciences and Education
Enjoyed Purchasing Machine? Explore our complete Social Sciences and Education collection to discover more titles you will love. We carry a wide range of genuine editions with fast delivery across India.
Also Found In
More Books in Social Sciences and Education
Browse More on BookPyramid
Discover our Best Sellers, check out New Arrivals, or browse Award-Winning Books. You can also explore books by your favourite authors on our Authors page.