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Category Management in Purchasing

A Strategic Approach to Maximize Business Profitability

By (author) Jonathan O'Brien
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Published: 3rd Jul 2012
Dimensions: w 162mm h 240mm d 24mm
Weight: 633g
ISBN-10: 0749464984
ISBN-13: 9780749464981
Barcode No: 9780749464981
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Category Management is a technique used to understand markets, analyse spend and make purchasing decisions which save money. It is about a pathway from accepting mediocre goods and services at high cost, to effective supply management which delivers real value. By altering how goods are categorised and supplied it helps shift sourcing from being an error-prone transaction to creating value for the business. Using case studies and practical examples, Category Management in Purchasing provides a clear definition and understanding of category management. The author presents a step by step process for its implementation and use, which companies can readily apply in line with their overall business strategy. This practical toolkit will allow readers to analyse complex sourcing situations quickly and clearly and develop innovative and creative proposals for sourcing.

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"Category Management in Purchasing fills a need in the literature available on this topic and provides the reader with a thorough insight into the principles and application of category management." * Ken James, former CEO of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply * "Jonathan O'Brien has managed to encapsulate everything that organizations must put in place to deploy effective category management. A quality read and a great reference manual to keep on hand." * Marc Magistrali, Senior Vice-President Global Outsourcing, KONE Corporation * "The definitive guide to strategic category management in modern organizations." * Patricia A Whitehouse, Global Learning & Development Manager, Procurement Supply Chain Management, BP Plc * "I strongly recommend the book as a tool for managers seeking to develop a common approach to category management in their team." -- John Whitaker, general manager, group procurement, AP Moller-Maersk * Supply Management * "The book provides all the background, strategy and tactics to stage a successful procurement transformation along category lines." * buyersmeetingpoint.com *