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Wholesalers and Distributors Directory: A Comprehensive
Guide Offering Industry Details on Approximately 31,000 Wholesalers and Distributors ...
rican Wholesalers and Distributors Directory), by Maureen Puhl.
Gale Group; 13th edition (September 1, 2004). More
information.
Best
Practices in e-Procurment in EMEA [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by Aberdeen Group.
Aberdeen research discovered that enterprises that successfully adopted
e-Procurement solutions have been able to improve cost control, streamline processes, and
enhance responsiveness across the supply chain. Ten of the most significant e-Procurement
implementations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are highlighted in “Best
Practices in e-Procurement in EMEA”, a research report that documents the selection
criteria, implementation strategies, technology solutions and process redesign initiatives
these enterprises used for successful e-Procurement deployment. More
information.
BtoB
E-Commerce Portals: The Supply Chain for the Majority [DOWNLOAD: PDF],
by Yankee Group (Author)
New business-to-business (BtoB) e-commerce portals are launching on what seems to be a
daily basis, aiming to capture a portion of the burgeoning traffic of goods, services, and
information between companies. These would-be trading networks, we believe, also have a
shot at constructing the first true electronic supply chain for companies outside of the
Global 1000 and their Tier-1 suppliers. – More
information
Competing
Through Supply Chain Management: Creating
Market-Winning Strategies Through Supply Chain Partnerships (Chapman & Hall Materials
Management/Logistics Series), by David Frederick
Ross. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Provides a
complete definition of the fundamental principles and practical applications of supply
chain management. Covers inventory management, logistics, quality and performance
measurement, and workforce and information management. DLC: Business logistics - Cost
effectiveness. More
information.
The
Contracting Organization : A Strategic Guide to Outsourcing, by Simon Domberger. Oxford University Press.
Based on over a decade of research and consulting experience by Simon Domberger,
Contracting Organization's conclusions have many practical implications. The book develops
an analytical decision-making framework for the assessment of contracting options, and has
relevance in both the private and public sectors. It will be valuable to all those seeking
a better understanding of the outsourcing phenomenon. More
information.
Corporate
Strategic Business Sourcing, by Kevin R.
Maromonte. Quorum Books.
Is your company saving money by using outside suppliers? Is outsourcing reliable? As a
result, is your company gaining a competitive edge? Or would the company do better by
keeping some of the efforts in-house? And how is the performance of outside suppliers and
in-house functions measured to facilitate effective sourcing decisions? These are
questions the author, a specialist in corporate performance improvement, tackles in this
book. More
information.
Designing
and Managing the Supply Chain : Concepts, Strategies, and Cases (Book and CD-ROM), by David
Simchi-Levi, Philip Kaminsky, Edith Simchi-Levi. McGraw-Hill/Irwin;
Bk&CD-Rom edition.
The book is an important contribution and major milestone for the supply chain community.
It is the first book that covers a comprehensive breadth of supply chain topics in depth
and addresses the major challenges in this area. More
information.
Emergence
of Supply Chain Executive Platforms [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by
Yankee Group (Author).
Few would doubt that we've experienced a significant BtoB meltdown recently. Though
investors are licking their wounds, the BtoB solution shakeout is actually a positive
development for corporations evaluating their BtoB strategies. Gone are messages about
reinventing the way we do business in the new economy. In their place are messages that
hit closer to home: technology that allows corporations to work within the confines of the
way they do business today to address fundamental problems of customer responsiveness and
inventory glut. More
information.
End-User
Analysis of U.S. Surge Protector Device Markets: U.S. Demand,
Purchasing, Trends and Opportunities, 1999-2004 Analysis and Forecasts [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by
World Information Technologies Inc. (Author).
This report brings together analysis from end-users of U.S. surge protection devices,
including consumers, institutions, government, MSOs, OEMs, SAT TV providers, service
corporations, telcos, utilities, wireless operators and others. The report includes
coverage of: end-user markets by value and volume of U.S. consumption 1998-2004; end-user
market growth rates 1998-2004; trends in end-user demand; end-user criteria for vendor and
product selection; and end-user purchasing channels. More
information.
eProcurement
Market Dynamics Assessment and Forecast: 2000 - 2004 [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by
e-Market Dynamics (Author).
Capturing the market dynamics of the e-procurement arena, this report includes both
forecasts for the e-procurement marketplace and in-depth profiles of its participants.
Also included are market forecasts by buy-side and sell-side in addition to forecasts by
operating environment. More
information.
eSupply
Chain in Consumer Markets [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by Datamonitor.
Datamonitor's 'eSupply Chain for Consumer Markets' report assesses
manufacturers and retailers' interactive demands for supply chain technologies. Essential
reading for logistics operators seeking to gain a competitive edge and win new customers
in this market, the report enables you to: Establish a clear picture of the key drivers
behind the uptake of supply chain management solutions in the FMCG industry Identify
customers' best practice from a series of case studies of manufacturers, including
Heineken and Danone, that have implemented new supply chain technologies Gain valuable
insight into FMCG manufacturer opinion regarding the uptake of emerging supply chain
technologies and their most important functions Report Coverage: Country coverage: Western
Europe and North America Category coverage: Supply Chain Management (SCM) Customer
Relationship Management (CRM) eMarketplaces. More
information.
Foodservice
Procurement: Purchasing for Profit, by Marian C. Spears.
Prentice Hall.
Contemporary
in perspective, this user-friendly introduction to foodservice procurement -- purchasing,
receiving, storage, and inventory control -- emphasizes that purchasing 1) is the
first step in preparing menu items that satisfy customers, and 2> is not a cost
center in the operation (as it was for many years), but that it contributes to the profit,
and that every dollar saved is a dollar profit. Stresses the importance of the procurement
unit in the foodservice operation -- that purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory
control are the base of the entire operation. Explains how to make decisions about which
products meet the quality standards required by the customer and at the same time find the
lowest price for a product. Emphasizes the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system.
Uses the Food Guide Pyramid as the conceptual framework for the food section. Discusses
how processing or manufacturing and marketing or distribution, exclusive of the cost of
materials, packaging, and overhead, can add value to products and increase profits. For
those preparing to work in a commercial or noncommercial foodservice. More
information.
Fulfillment
the Key to B2B Supply Chain Success [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by
Yankee Group (Author).
In the world of electronic business-to-business (B2B) commerce, buy-side processes have
received most of the industry's attention. For example, we've seen the rapid development
of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) purchasing applications, purchasing portals,
and the development of both public and private trading networks. Sell-side
processes—most notably order fulfillment—have received considerably less
attention. Yet, order fulfillment is one of the most important functions of an
organization. The reasons are obvious: delivery of what a customer wants when the customer
wants it ensures good relationships, repeat business, and getting paid. However,
fulfillment is significantly more than just enhanced customer service. More
information.
Handbook
for Buying and Purchasing Management, by Harry E. Hough,
James M. Ashley. Aspen Publishers, Inc. This book
provides solutions to purchasing problems that every buyer and purchasing manager faces.
It covers how to locate and
evaluate qualified sources, obtain quality products, avoid shortages, negotiate
effectively, streamline the buying process, organize the purchasing department, obtain
proper specifications. It tells what you need to know about the law, about pricing and
costs, and about computers to do the job effectively and accurately. The book includes
policies, procedures, forms, reports, and practical guidelines and checklists to help
buyers and purchasing managers eliminate late shipments, improve quality, reduce costs,
control back-door selling, reduce paperwork, and save time. More
information
Harnessing
Value in the Supply Chain : Strategic Sourcing in Action (Operations Management
Series), by Emiko Banfield. Wiley.
Strategic sourcing, or purchasing, approaches are receiving a great deal of attention in
the professional literature, conferences, and academic programs, as well as in recently
published articles. This book complements available publications and delivers a
step-by-step road map to implementing a successful purchasing program within companies of
all sizes. The book focuses on the strategic sourcing program at Southern California
Edison, using the company as a book-length case study. More
information.
KFC
NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, INC: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial
Gap Analysis (Financial
Performance Series), by Icon Group Ltd.
Are the
combined human resources at KFC NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, INC productive? There is
no absolute answer to this question. This report considers the extent to which the
company's labor deployment indicators differ from global benchmarks. In this report we
consider forecasts of differences between labor ratios and the resulting return on this
human investment compared to global benchmarks; the estimation of such differences is
commonly called a "gap analysis." What is the ratio of short-term and long-term
assets to employee? What are typical capital-labor ratios? How different are these ratios
to companies serving the same link in the value chain? What are the average sales and net
profits per employee compared to global benchmarks? These and over 50 other indicators of
labor productivity are considered in this report. More
information.
Logistical
Management: The Integrated Supply Chain Process, by Donald J.
Bowersox, David J. Closs. McGraw-Hill Companies.
Written by a well-renowned author team, this undergraduate text is intended for the
required course for all logistics, transportation, and material management majors, as well
as for the logistic elective course for marketing majors. This book is an updated,
broadened version of a classic text last published in 1986 and now uses a systems
integration of physical distribution, manufacturing support, and procurement for a
viewpoint of total logistics management. The book presents a comprehensive description of
contemporary logistical practice as it currently exists within the private and public
sectors. It also presents a conceptual approach to integration that illustrates how the
discipline is likely to change in the future. In-depth treatment of more advanced topics,
such as strategic alliances, materials management integration, inventory, information
technology, and location analysis, make the text useful for secondary coursework.
Comprehensive case material and problems supplement the text. More
information.
Management
of Business Logistics: A Supply Chain Perspective, by John J. Coyle,
Edward J. Bardi, C. John Langley. South-Western College Pub; 7th edition.
The latest edition of this market leading text has adopted a supply chain approach, one of
the latest developments in logistics management. Its managerial focus blends logistics
theory with practical applications and includes updated material of latest transportation
regulations and carrier pricing. More
information.
Modeling
the Supply Chain, by Jeremy F.
Shapiro. Duxbury Press; 1 edition.
With an emphasis on data, models, and modeling systems, this text teaches professionals
and students how to analyze supply chain planning problems. It overviews IT developments
related to improving supply chain performance, introduces fundamentals of optimization
modeling, explains design principles for supply chain network optimization systems, and
presents a methodology for scheduling problems that combines optimization methods with
heuristics. It also offers examples of modeling applications to strategic, tactical, and
operational supply chain planning problems. More
information.
Now Is the
Time to Develop and Execute Your Supply Chain Integration Strategy [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by
Yankee Group.
Companies that used
technology to effectively manage co-dependent relationships and improve supply chain
performance defined many of the technology success stories of the past decade. Companies
like Wal-Mart, Dell, Charles Schwab, and Boeing found ways to integrate with suppliers and
customers without sacrificing the agility and flexibility inherent in a distributed supply
chain. Conducting a thorough supply chain performance review as part of any business
partner-facing technology initiative reduces coordination challenges. A detailed
three-step review methodology that allows an organization to identify supply chain
inhibitors, to explore the costs to remove inhibitors, and to assess an initiative’s
potential benefits will take much of the mystery out of an integration effort. As
companies continue to increase the share of IT budget dedicated to supply and demand
management solutions, this performance review process will become increasingly important. More
information.
Outsourcing
: A Guide To...Selecting the Correct Business Unit...Negotiating the
Contract...Maintaining Control of the Process, by Steven M. Bragg.
Wiley.
Originally used simply to save money, outsourcing is now expected to contribute
significantly to an organization's efforts toward higher quality, increased efficiency,
greater value, and consistent customer fulfillment and satisfaction. However, outsourcing
can also result in a loss of control and in-house expertise. This book closely examines
all of these issues, helps companies make informed decisions about whether and what to
outsource, and advises senior managers on how to ensure peak performance, both in- and
out-of-house. More
information.
Policy
and Procedures Manual for Purchasing and Materials Control, by R. Jerry Baker, Lee
Buddress, Robert S. Kuehne. Prentice Hall.
This manual provides sample policies and procedures for purchasing, materials control, and
inventory management. Also included are sample forms and reports for implementing these
policies and procedures. Subject areas covered include contract negotiation and formation,
ethical practices, legal jurisdiction, supplier selection and certification, price
validation, the requisition and purchase order process, quality inspections, inventory
replenishment, and many more. The policies, procedures, and sample forms are ready to
adapt to specialized needs. All enclosed in a 3-ring binder. More information.
Purchasing
and Materials Management Handbook Service w/CD, by Charles K.
Coe. Sheshunoff & Co.
More
information.
Purchasing
And Supply Management, by Michiel
Leenders, Harold E. Fearon, Anna Flynn, P. Fraser Johnson. McGraw-Hill/Irwin;
7 edition.
Purchasing
and Supply Management, 12th Edition, recognizes the major supply challenges facing all
organizations and their purchasing and supply management implications. It also provides
solid grounding in the basic tools and techniques along with opportunities to test
comprehension through carefully crafted questions and cases. More information.
Purchasing
in the 21st Century: A Guide to State-of-the-Art Techniques and Strategies, 2nd Edition,
by John E. Schorr. Wiley.
Demonstrates how to improve purchasing operations through supplier scheduling & the
integration of purchasing with other initiatives such as Manufacturing Resource Planning
(MRP II), Just-inTime (JIT), & Total Quality Management (TQM). DLC: Industrial
procurement. More
information.
Purchasing
Manager's Desk Book of Purchasing Law, by Donald Barnett
King, James J., Jr. Ritterskamp (Contributor). CCH Inc.; 3rd
edition.
Fully updated to reflect the newest laws, this highly regarded compendium gathers the most
current and practical procedures, methods, and strategies to help purchasing professionals
excel at their jobs, while avoiding legal pitfalls and disputes with vendors. Here are all
the latest laws in a single source to resolve tough problems. More
information.
Purchasing
Policy and Business Practices, by Inc. The
Leadership Companies, Inc.
In today's business
environment, the purchasing organization is now expected to assure a supply base for
developing technology by continually mapping future products to the supply base. It must
manage the supply base to assure continuity to supply in supporting on-going operations.
As it selects and contracts with suppliers, purchasing is expected to contribute directly
to cost-of-goods sold and time-to-market objectives. This management process identifies
the increasingly complex processes, relationships and pressure purchasing is expected to
maintain. Each chapter begins with Leadership Guidance which discusses the business need
and intent of each policy area. Each policy statement is supported with Leadership Advice,
that discusses the specific policy, and editing or customizing alternatives, to meet the
company's unique business needs, including: 1) Organizing and Managing Purchasing
Authority 2) Supplier and Supply Base Management 3) Establishing Sound and Ethical
Business Practices 4) Complying with Legal and Regulatory Requirements 5) Conducting
Efficient, Effective, and Responsive Operations 6) Managing the Policy and Business
Management Process. More
information.
Quantitative
Models for Supply Chain Management (International Series
in Operations Research & Management Science, 17), by Sridhar Tayur (Editor), Ram
Ganeshan (Editor), Michael J. Magazine (Editor).
Quantitative models and computer-based tools are essential for making decisions in today's
business environment. These tools are of particular importance in the rapidly growing area
of supply chain management. This volume is a unified effort to provide a systematic
summary of the large variety of new issues being considered, the new set of models being
developed, the new techniques for analysis, and the computational methods that have become
available recently. The volume's objective is to provide a self-contained, sophisticated
research summary -- a snapshot at this point of time -- in the area of Quantitative Models
for Supply Chain Management. While there are some multi-disciplinary aspects of supply
chain management not covered here, the Editors and their contributors have captured many
important developments in this rapidly expanding field. The 26 chapters can be divided
into six categories. More
information.
Regulating
Public Procurement : National and International Perspectives, by John Linarelli, Sue
Arrowsmith, Don Wallace. Kluwer Law International.
Because of its enormous economic power and susceptibility to corruption, public
procurement -- the purchase by government of goods and services -- has come under
increasing regulation as world trade expands. Spurred on by domestic policies, trade
agreements, and international organizations such as the World Bank, a new international
system to regulate this strategic economic force is rapidly evolving -- a system this is
the first book to explore and elucidate. More
information.
Supply
Chain Logistics Management, by Donald Bowersox,
David Closs, M. Bixby Cooper. McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 1 edition.
Most textbooks approach this subject from a limited perspective, studying only internal
functions of an organization to the exclusion of issues that relate to the entire supply
chain. Supply Chain Logistics Management, provides a solid foundation that clearly
describes the role of logistics within the supply chain, portraying a complete view of the
subject and going farther to show how all the pieces fit together. More
information.
Supply
Chain Management, Second Edition, by Sunil Chopra,
Peter Meindl. Prentice Hall; 2 edition.
This book brings together the strategic role of the supply chain, key strategic drivers of
supply chain performance, and the tools and techniques for supply chain analysis. Every
chapter gives suggestions that managers can use in practice and all methodologies are
illustrated with an application in Excel. More
information.
Supply
Chain Management for the Communications Vertical, Part 1: The Next Market Opportunity
[DOWNLOAD: PDF], by Yankee Group (Author). According to Newton’s
First Law of Motion, every action produces an equal and opposite reaction. The development
of competition and adoption of supply chain management software in the communications
industry follows this general logic. While the introduction of competition has spurred
innovation and (large) investments in new technology, it has also created downward
pressure on prices charged for communications services. Decreasing revenues and high
investment costs have, in turn, stimulated interest in decreasing operating
costs—which has sparked interest in the communications vertical for supply chain
management (SCM) solutions. Inefficient processes’ lack of visibility in a CSP’s
complex network supply chain (see Exhibit 1) as well as new challenges in managing a
third-party product supply chain (i.e., wireless handsets) have provided SCM vendors with
new market opportunities for their solutions in the communications vertical. This Report
provides an overview of what constitutes the different CSP supply chains. More
information.
Service
Resource Management (SRM) Solutions, Part 2: The Supply Side [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by
Yankee Group (Author).
More
information.
Strategic
Supply Chain Alignment : Best Practice in Supply Chain Management, by John Gattorna
(Editor)
. Gower
Publishing Company.
The great
strength of this publication is it's comprehensiveness in taking a strategic approach to
the management of integrated value chains. The book covers many of the specific supply
chain management issues that many company's around the world are grappling with today and
provides many insights and road maps for supply chain executives as they seek to lower
total system costs and improve their service offer. But just as importantly this book will
provide an excellent resource for CEO's and other GM's who are looking to integrate their
product market and growth strategies with the operational excellence required to deliver
superior performance. More
information.
What
Works: Sell-Side/Demand Chain Best Practices: Empowering the Multichannel Buyer [DOWNLOAD:
PDF],
by Aberdeen Group.
The increased adoption of Internet technologies has collided with the
lingering global recession, drawing the attention of selling organizations to the demand
side of the value chain. This Aberdeen Research Report highlights innovative selling
organizations that have demonstrated industry best practices in deploying Internet-based
sell-side solutions that automate manual order management processes; cut the costs of
sales; increase revenues by extending market reach; and optimize multidivision,
multichannel branding and commerce initiatives throughout the customer-facing demand
chain. The Report also includes Profiles that examine the returns gained from
organizations that are end-users of sell-side/demand chain management technologies. More
information.
Worldwide
Supply Chain Market Dynamics [DOWNLOAD: PDF], by
e-Market Dynamics (Author).
This report analyzes current market dynamics and takes an in-depth at the needs of
customers in the supply chain services industry. Building on current market trends, this
report provides a prediction by geographic market for the future of supply chain
management (SCM) and supply chain services spending from 1999 to 2004. More
information.
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