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Proactive purchasing in the supply chain : the key to world-class procurement / by Burt, David N.

Table of Contents: “…Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Purchasing: The Foundation of the Supply Chain Supply Management and the Bottom Line Increased Sales Lower Total Cost of Ownership Supply Management and Return on Investment (ROI) The Progression to Strategic Supply Chain Management Supply Chains The Supply and Value Networks: The Next Phase of Supply Chain Management Implementing Strategic Supply Chain Management The Roles of a Supply Management Professional Summary Appendix: An Overview of the Mechanics of Supply Management Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 2 Organizational Issues Placement of Supply Management Within the Organization Other Factors Impacting Organizational Structure Classification of Responsibilities and Activities Operational vs. …”