Futureproofing Procurement : The Importance of an Ethical and Sustainable Approach.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jarvis-Grove, Katie.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics.

Continuous improvement process.

Industrial procurement.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (146 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Futureproofing Procurement

Place of Publication:

New York : Business Expert Press, 2021.

Summary:

This book discusses the ways in which procurement can help to provide an ethical and sustainable approach to business and product creation while raising an awareness of unacceptable practices with a view to their eradication. The author demonstrates and explains how to best conduct yourself in a procurement role and what challenges you should be aware of. Factors such as being aware of modern slavery, supply chain's pollution emissions, and opportunities to recycle and reuse will be explored to create an understanding for the reader in how value should be achieved in today's way of managing procurement.

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title

Title

Copyright

Description

Contents

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Procurement and Its Evolution

Chapter 2: Strategic Versus Transactional Procurement

Chapter 3: Ethical and Sustainable Challenges

Chapter 4: Reacting to Changing Consumer Needs

Chapter 5: Price Versus Cost: Supplier Evaluation and Relationship Management

Chapter 6: Understanding and Challenging Specifications

Chapter 7: Transparency Through the Supply Chain

Chapter 8: Challenging Suppliers to Make a Better Future

Chapter 9: Building Strategic Relationships to Promote Innovation

Chapter 10: Promoting Ethical and Sustainable Approaches

Glossary

About the Author

Index

Adpage

Backcover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781637420553

1637420552

OCLC:

1251442752