Book description
Every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth,
authoritative coverage of each topic
Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the procurement
and sourcing functions, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk
Reference, Second Edition is filled with everything every
organization needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of
a procurement professional. Presented logically to match the flow of
the procurement and sourcing functions, the book is filled with
practical aids such as step-by-step guides to each segment of the
process, as well as checklists and customizable forms. The new edition
of this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the
procurement and supply manager in the new millennium.
- Coverage on how to select suppliers and measure performance
- Reveals the easiest way to drive continuous improvement in the
supply base
- Features tips on providing value to the organization
- Helps you identify those strategies that will work best for your
business for years to come
Written for the worldwide profession of procurement and supply
management, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference,
Second Edition offers detailed coverage and tips with an eye
toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices.
FRED SOLLISH, MS, C. P.M. (San Francisco, CA), is the Managing
Director of eParagon, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in providing
training and working tools for the supply chain management profession.
He is a working professional in supply chain management and
procurement with over 30 years' experience as a manager. Fred is
former president and CEO of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
Silicon Valley affiliate. He is also an instructor for sourcing and
procurementÂ-related courses.
JOHN SEMANIK, MBA, C. P.M. (San Jose, CA), is cofounder and
Director of eParagon, LLC. He has served in senior corporate supply
chain positions at leading-edge companies such as Hewlett-Packard and
Sun Microsystems. He is the former Managing Director and instructor
for San Jose State University's Professional Development curriculum in
Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, and former CEO of the
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Silicon Valley affiliate.
