Procurement and supply chain management (Tenth edition)

Develop business understanding through real-life examples and latest developments in the field Procurement and Supply Chain Management, 10th Edition, by Farrington is the most comprehensive and accessible textbook on procurement and supply chain management currently available.

It is the ideal textbook for those aspiring to be leaders in the profession, and for those who are engaged in professional studies for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply examinations (at both the foundation and professional stages).

It is also of value to specialists in other fields who require understanding of the role and influence of this area of business performance.

Using extensive real-life examples the subject matter has been brought to life throughout the book, and provides a truly international focus on procurement and supply chain. This fully revised edition covers new developments in the procurement and supply chain field, and offers new chapters on public sector procurement and socially responsible procurement. New to this edition: A new chapter on Public Sector Procurement, recognising the public sector's impact on the global economy A new chapter on Sustainability and Socially Responsible Procurement, recognising that this is a highly challenging global issue wherein procurement has great influence and more initiatives are needed Extensively updated throughout to reflect material changes in the procurement professio Dr Brian Farrington is the Managing Director of his specialist company, Brian Farrington Limited.

They provide training and consultancy support to the public and private sectors of business.

They work on major projects and high-value, high-profile and high-risk procurements.

He has extensive experience in the USA, Canada, Southern Africa, Hong Kong and Europe.

He has resolved major disputes and negotiated complex contracts, including outsourcing key business services. Pearson, the world's learning company. Dr Brian Farrington is the Managing Director of his specialist company, Brian Farrington Limited.

They provide training and consultancy support to the public and private sectors of business.

They work on major projects and high-value, high-profile and high-risk procurements.

He has extensive experience in the USA, Canada, Southern Africa, Hong Kong and Europe.

He has resolved major disputes and negotiated complex contracts, including outsourcing key business services. Pearson, the world's learning company.