pt. 1. Introduction. Introduction to Purchasing and supply chain management pt. 2. Purchasing operations and structure. The purchasing and supply process Purchasing policy and procedures Supply management integration for competitive advantage Purchasing and supply chain organization pt. 3. Strategic sourcing. Supply management and commodity strategy development Supplier evaluation and selection Purchasing analysis: tools and techniques Supplier quality management Supplier management and development: creating a world-class supply base Worldwide sourcing pt. 4. Strategic sourcing process. Strategic cost management Negotiation Contract management Purchasing law and ethics pt. 5. Critical supply chain elements. Lean supply chain management: concepts and applications Purchasing services Supply chain information systems and electronic commerce Supply performance measurement and evaluation pt. 6. Future directions. Emerging purchasing and supply chain strategies