Purchasing and Supply Management

By Roger Eduardo Vargas Lozano

This comprehensively structured and detailed book addresses all the fundamental aspects of procurement and supply management in modern business environments. From basic concepts to advanced evaluation methodologies and predictive models, each chapter offers an in-depth exploration supported by solid research and critical analysis. The book begins with an introduction to procurement management and the essential procedures that ensure operational efficiency and resource optimization. The costs associated with supply are analyzed, identifying key drivers and providing a clear methodology for assessing their impact. As the book progresses, purchase requisitions and amounts are examined in detail, along with linear and nonlinear models applied to procurement management. Readers will find in-depth analyses of model goodness of fit for both purchase orders and purchase values, exploring both quantitative and qualitative models. Finally, the book concludes with critical reflections and a glossary clarifying the technical terms used. Up-to-date bibliographic references support each section, while appendices detail key variables, waste correlograms, and an illustrative photo gallery. "Purchasing and Supply Management" is essential reading for professionals in the field seeking to improve their business practices and for academics interested in applied research in this dynamic and vital area of business administration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GWWWKN4R
• ISBN13: 9798253411865
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"