Practical Procurement is designed to provide a detailed overview of and introduction to the fundamentals of procurement. Both Carter and Kirby have extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of procurement, and both authors have written numerous books and articles on the subject. Carter is an external examiner for Salford University and a Fellow of Leicester University, and Kirby is Senior Purchasing Tutor for Cheltenham Tutorial College. Their latest book, Practical Procurement is aimed at students of the new CIPS level 3 and level 4 qualifications students of procurement option modules on courses such as BTEC Higher Business Studies. The main focus points of Practical Procurement include • Tendering and supplier selection
• General procurement methods such as the use of ‘call-off’ orders and negotiation
• New aspects of procurement including eProcurement.
• Strategic partnerships
• Outsourcing
• Purchasing of services
• Purchasing ethics
The book includes an introduction to some of the ancillary aspects of supply chain operations and management such as logistics, including international logistics, as well as an introduction to a growing concept: relationships.
1. Fundamentals of Procurement 1 2. Specification Process 11 3. Quality Concepts and Practices 25 4. The Tendering Process 44 5. Supplier Selection and Evaluation 68 6. Procurement Methods 83 7. Strategic Partnerships and Outsourcing 99 8. Technology and E-Procurement 112 9. Procurement of Services 122 10. Capital Goods Acquisition 127 11. Ethics and Ethical Issues 146 12. Performance Measures 156 13. Internal Customer and External Supplier Relationships 168 14. Introduction to Legal Issues 185 15. Bibliography 232 16. Index 233
For more information on the authors, contact Ray Carter: raycarter@dpss.fsnet.co.uk, or visit http://www.dpss.co.uk.