Purchasing and the Management of Materials

Concise, yet comprehensive, this is an invaluable resource when preparing for the certified purchasing manager (CPM) exam. Providing 1992 data on public purchasing figures and salaries, this book prepares readers for purchasing in the 90's.

Partial table of contents: The Functions and Contributions of Purchasing and MaterialsManagement. Purchase Strategy and Forecasting. Basic Procedures and Purchasing Techniques. Organizational Considerations and Alternatives. Sourcing. Quantity and Inventory Planning and Control. Managing Quality. Purchasing in a Global Marketplace. Purchasing and Materials Management in the Public and NonprofitSectors. Legal Considerations. Health-Care Purchasing. Acquisition and Disposal of Capital Equipment. Value Analysis. Transportation and Traffic Management. Reclamation and Salvage Procedures. Make-or-Buy Decisions. Forward Buying, Speculation, and Hedging. Purchasing with Ethics and Social Responsibility. Cases. Appendices. Selected Bibliography. Glossary. Index.