Gower Handbook of Purchasing Management

The editors have assembled a team of distinguished contributors who include academics, consultants and senior practitioners. Together they cover the entire spectrum of purchasing, from policy and organization to systems, procedures and techniques. A notable feature of the Handbook is a section of twelve chapters, each devoted to a specific industry or activity. This second edition reflects recent developments in purchasing Europe-wide and covers, for example, TQM, EDI and environmental issues.For anyone concerned with the procurement function the Handbook offers an overview of current thinking and practice, guidelines for dealing with specific problems, and a wealth of ideas for improving performance.