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This book explores the world of purchasing and supply chain management through a carefully curated collection of industry-focused teaching case studies. This book marries theory with practice, offering learners and educators insight into contemporary organizational challenges and the emerging trends that are reshaping the field.
Designed to captivate both undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book explores into the conceptual frameworks behind purchasing and supply chain management while anchoring its lessons in a diverse range of real-world scenarios. With cases spanning different countries, supply contexts, and industry challenges, readers gain a multifaceted perspective that highlights both global insights and local nuances.
The companion teaching notes, discussion questions, and hands-on exercises with suggested solutions further enrich the learning experience, making it an essential resource for educators, learners and professionals alike. Whether you re aiming to deepen your learning or academic understanding or augment your strategic thinking in the business world, this book is your gateway to mastering the complexities of modern supply chains.
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Should Crisis Communication Go Beyond Blame in Global Supply Chains in the Rana Plaza Disaster?.- Soyfoods: Purchasing Decisions for Unconventional Products.- Mastering the Art of Procurement Negotiation: A Dynamic Case Study.- Nanostore sourcing challenges and opportunities in Latin America: Three Case Studies in Bolivia, Mexico, and Peru.- Revamping Procurement at Herbal Pharma: Bridging Operational Gaps for Sustainable Growth.- Molecules and Mussels - Public procurement for research.- Birota: Pedaling Through Supply Chain Complexity.- Supply Risk Management at Hydro-Québec.- Make or Buy Grapes - the strategic choice of Champagne house owner.- Reinventing urban supply chains through procurement collaborations.- Challenges of open innovation: Mitigating opportunistic supplier behaviour.- Leveraging Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM) for Sustainable Business Models: Insights from the Sellafield Ltd Case.
