A key study resource for the ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management - CPSM (tm) - program and a valuable supply management reference tool. Leadership in Supply Management focuses on many of the human resource issues that supply management professionals face. The first half of the book explores management issues within the supply organization, such as managing and leading, developing shared values and setting direction, creating alignment and creating commitment for a shared vision. Covered are leadership styles, developing strategy, aligning with stakeholders, team building and managing conflict. The second half of the book focuses on risk management and mitigation, develop;ing business plans and linking them to the strategic sourcing process, including outsourcing, staffing, providing rewards and professional development and executing the strategic sourcing process. This section includes a look at issues related to the overarching concerns of supply management, the process teps of supply management and the supporting structures. Taken as a whole, it deals with human resources and strategic issues of management that all supply management functions face. This books should be read by anyone who manages the supply management function or who is involved in the supply management strategy setting and planning process.

Leadership in Supply Management

Anna E. Flynn

PH.D.

Business & Money

Institute for Supply Management

An invaluable supply management reference text and a critical study resource for the ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management - CPSM(tm) - program. Effective Supply Management focuses on many of the operational issues that are part of successful supply management performance. The latest surveys show that supply management professionals are responsible for a majority of the components of suply management. For some, these are new areas of interaction. This volume provides coverage of many operational issues such as project management, new product and service development, forecasting, warehousing, materials handling, logistics and international transportation, asset and inventory management and quality. The book closes with an in-depth discussion of supplier performance management and metrics and information systems as key ways to integrate knowledge within and across firms. This book is a must read for anyone newly assigned to operations-oriented tasks or who supervise or manage transporation, logistics or inventory personnel. (Volume 2 of the three volume ISM Professional Series.)

Effective Supply Management Performance

Darin L. Matthews

CPPO

C.P.M.

Linda L. Stanley

An invaluable reference text and a critical support resource for the ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management - CPSM (tm) - program. Foundation of Supply Management addresses several of the more traditional areas of concern for supply management, yet looks at these issues from a leading-edge perspective. This volume covers data analysis, budgeting, lease arrangements and cost management, including cost-price analysis and total cost of ownership anaylsis. This book provides an in-depth view of sourcing, negotiating and contracting with suppliers. Taken as a whole, this book provides an excellent perspective on the process steps associated with strategic sourcing. The final third of the book focuses on three of the overarching cocerns of supply managers everywhere: supplier relationship management, social and legal responsibility and international issues, including global sourcing, logistics, exchange rate and countertrade. This books is critical for those who may be relatively new to purchasing and supply management or anyone who wants to stay abreast of the latest practices. Volume 1 of the three volume ISM Professional Series.

Foundation of Supply Management

Joseph R. Carter

Thomas Y. Choi

CPSM Study Guide - Foundation of Supply Management

CPSM Study Guide : 2nd Edition

Rober B Hanfield

Reference

The CPSM Study Bundle includes a Diagnostic Practice Exam, CPSM Study Guide, and an ISM Professional Series for EACH of the three (3) CPSM exams.

CPSM Study Bundle

Janet Hartley

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