Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Now in its eighth edition, this trusted Procurement and Supply Chain Management text provides a complete introduction to the important principles underlying the subject area using a flexible managerial perspective.

Fully updated and restructured to reflect contemporary thinking and practice, this highly respected textbook covers the latest developments in procurement and supply chain management with clear and well-structured content. Strong case studies that are relevant and engaging complement the content and bring the subject to life.

What’s New
– New ‘Theory snapshots’ discuss mainstream theories in a concise manner to reflect contemporary academic thinking and research.
– Updated content on the global imperative for sustainability including a case study on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
– Explores the challenges that COVID-19 has brought to the field, including its impact on business integrity and ethics.
– Major revision and update with a new 4-part structure to reflect the latest thinking and practice in procurement, and supply chain management.

Features
– Addresses all of the most recent changes in European public procurement directives to ensure students are familiar with the latest developments.
– Provides extended discussion on partnering and collaborative supply chain relationships to further develop students’ understanding.
– A fully updated website with testbank, PowerPoint slides, additional case studies and examination questions to support students’ learning.
– A trusted resource which includes the latest developments in the field to bring students fully up-to-date.
– Fully updated to include new case studies and box features which bring current practice to life.