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Green Logistics

Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics

Edited by Prof Alan McKinnon, Professor Michael Browne, Dr Anthony Whiteing, Maja Piecyk ...

Leading the way in current thinking on environmental logistics, Green Logistics provides a unique insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It is written by leading researchers in the field and provides a comprehensive view of the subject for students, managers and policy-makers.Fully updated, the 3rd edition of ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Leading the way in current thinking on environmental logistics, Green Logistics provides a unique insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It is written by leading researchers in the field and provides a comprehensive view of the subject for students, managers and policy-makers.Fully updated, the 3rd edition of
... Read more
Buyology

Truth and Lies About Why We Buy

by Martin Lindstrom ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A fascinating look at how consumers perceive logos, ads, commercials, brands, and products.”—TimeHow much do we know about why we buy? What truly influences our decisions in today’s message-cluttered world? In Buyology, Martin Lindstrom presents the astonishing findings from his groundbreaking three-year, seven-million-dollar neuromarketing study—a cutting-edge ... Read more

$10.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A fascinating look at how consumers perceive logos, ads, commercials, brands, and products.”—TimeHow much do we know about why we buy? What truly influences our decisions in today’s message-cluttered world? In Buyology, Martin Lindstrom presents the astonishing findings from his groundbreaking three-year, seven-million-dollar neuromarketing study—a cutting-edge
... Read more
State and Local Procurement

A Practical Guide

by NASPO ...

The National Association of State Procurement Officials is proud to make State and Local Government Procurement: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition, available to government decision makers, educators, the business community, and others interested in learning more about how responsible public purchasing should be conducted. Whether you are a seasoned procurement professional or new to the field, this ... Read more

$31.49 USD

The National Association of State Procurement Officials is proud to make State and Local Government Procurement: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition, available to government decision makers, educators, the business community, and others interested in learning more about how responsible public purchasing should be conducted. Whether you are a seasoned procurement professional or new to the field, this
... Read more
You Don't Know What You Don't Know

by Terry Lammers ...

ESSENTIAL READING FOR ANYONE READY TO BUY, GROW, OR EXIT A BUSINESS No matter what stage of business ownership you're in, Terry Lammers will help you understand how to navigate the twists and turns of the business cycle and steer your enterprise toward success. In humorous, straightforward anecdotes, Lammers describes how he grew his own company through 11 acquisitions, which ultimately led him ... Read more

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ESSENTIAL READING FOR ANYONE READY TO BUY, GROW, OR EXIT A BUSINESS No matter what stage of business ownership you're in, Terry Lammers will help you understand how to navigate the twists and turns of the business cycle and steer your enterprise toward success. In humorous, straightforward anecdotes, Lammers describes how he grew his own company through 11 acquisitions, which ultimately led him
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Fiverr Seller Beginners Guide

by Ron Stark ...

Listen,When I first started on Fiverr, it took me some time to figure it out and make my first sell.I know how frustrating it can be, so I decided to share the knowledge I gained and give it back in this exquisite Fiverr sellers guide for beginners, laying out different aspects of good Fiverr activity from head to toe.Inside you will find more than 30 actionable steps collected and summarized, 15 ... Read more

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Listen,When I first started on Fiverr, it took me some time to figure it out and make my first sell.I know how frustrating it can be, so I decided to share the knowledge I gained and give it back in this exquisite Fiverr sellers guide for beginners, laying out different aspects of good Fiverr activity from head to toe.Inside you will find more than 30 actionable steps collected and summarized, 15
... Read more
Spend Analysis

The Window into Strategic Sourcing

by Kirit Pandit, Haralambos Marmanis ...

A growing number of senior executives are coming to realize that strategic supply management can be a significant driver of improved corporate performance and better risk management. Spend analysis is the most critical component, and the starting point, of strategic supply management and is essential to achieving world-class performance. If you cant analyze your spend data, many opportunities for ... Read more

$44.99 USD

A growing number of senior executives are coming to realize that strategic supply management can be a significant driver of improved corporate performance and better risk management. Spend analysis is the most critical component, and the starting point, of strategic supply management and is essential to achieving world-class performance. If you cant analyze your spend data, many opportunities for
... Read more
The Procurement Game Plan

Winning Strategies and Techniques for Supply Management Professionals

by Charles Dominick, Soheila R. Lunney ...

This valuable guide provides an easy-to-follow game plan with strategies for procurement and supply management professionals to improve supplier relationships, secure measurable cost reductions, achieve operational effectiveness and efficiency, and positively impact margins and competitiveness for their organizations. The Procurement Game Plan offers the guidance needed to take the procurement ... Read more

$28.49 USD

This valuable guide provides an easy-to-follow game plan with strategies for procurement and supply management professionals to improve supplier relationships, secure measurable cost reductions, achieve operational effectiveness and efficiency, and positively impact margins and competitiveness for their organizations. The Procurement Game Plan offers the guidance needed to take the procurement
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Managing Supply Chain Operations

by Lei Lei, Leonardo Decandia, Rosa Oppenheim, Yao Zhao ...

'This book is suitable for courses at the MBA core level, PGDIBO students who are pursuing International Business at PG level, MS in supply chain management level, upper undergraduate level, and also suitable for executive education. The book is very constructive for managers involved in creating, optimizing or redesigning a supply chain. Readers after reading would unquestionably have say to, the ... Read more

$35.09 USD

'This book is suitable for courses at the MBA core level, PGDIBO students who are pursuing International Business at PG level, MS in supply chain management level, upper undergraduate level, and also suitable for executive education. The book is very constructive for managers involved in creating, optimizing or redesigning a supply chain. Readers after reading would unquestionably have say to, the
... Read more
Enterprise Sales and Operations Planning

Synchronizing Demand, Supply and Resources for Peak Performance

by George Palmatier, Colleen Crum ...

Operational excellence cannot be achieved by technology alone. An effective sales and operations planning (S&OP) process is essential to successfully implement any integrated management system, such as enterprise resources planning or supply chain management. This book illustrates the effective real world implementation of this powerful process. It is written as a case narrative with an ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Operational excellence cannot be achieved by technology alone. An effective sales and operations planning (S&OP) process is essential to successfully implement any integrated management system, such as enterprise resources planning or supply chain management. This book illustrates the effective real world implementation of this powerful process. It is written as a case narrative with an
... Read more
Strategic Supply Management

Creating the Next Source of Competitive Advantage

by Robert Trent ...

The popular press is loaded with stories about supply problems affecting many industries. Extensive outsourcing of major portions of a firms value chain, relentless pressure from customers to improve product and service functionality and to reduce costs across almost every industry, and steep global competition have combined to create a search for new sources of competitive advantage. This search ... Read more

$31.49 USD

The popular press is loaded with stories about supply problems affecting many industries. Extensive outsourcing of major portions of a firms value chain, relentless pressure from customers to improve product and service functionality and to reduce costs across almost every industry, and steep global competition have combined to create a search for new sources of competitive advantage. This search
... Read more
The Tech Contracts Handbook

Cloud Computing Agreements, Software Licenses, and Other IT Contracts for Lawyers and Businesspeople, Third Edition

by David W. Tollen ...

Written in a clear, plain-English style and updated and expanded for an everchanging world, The Tech Contracts Handbook is a complete resource for lawyers, contract managers, and anyone responsible for getting IT deals done.Author David W. Tollen, one of the industry's leading authorities on technology contracts, took on the challenge to create a reference manual and training guide that covers ... Read more

$27.39 USD

Written in a clear, plain-English style and updated and expanded for an everchanging world, The Tech Contracts Handbook is a complete resource for lawyers, contract managers, and anyone responsible for getting IT deals done.Author David W. Tollen, one of the industry's leading authorities on technology contracts, took on the challenge to create a reference manual and training guide that covers
... Read more
Logistics Management and Strategy

Competing Through The Supply Chain

by Alan Harrison, Remko Van Hoek, Heather Skipworth, James Aitken ...

Deepen your understanding and think like an economistEconomics, 14th edition, by Michael Parkin is an intuitive guide to modern economics that teaches you how to think like an economist on global issues. Grounded in real-life examples, the text brings together the latest policy and thoughts on world events and encourages critical thinking to enable you to join the discussion. This new edition ... Read more

$43.19 USD

Deepen your understanding and think like an economistEconomics, 14th edition, by Michael Parkin is an intuitive guide to modern economics that teaches you how to think like an economist on global issues. Grounded in real-life examples, the text brings together the latest policy and thoughts on world events and encourages critical thinking to enable you to join the discussion. This new edition
... Read more
Procurement Project Management Success

Achieving a Higher Level of Effectiveness

by Diana L. Lindstrom ...

Procurement Project Management Success integrates supply management best practices and processes with those applicable from the field of project management. It explains how to initiate, plan, manage, and complete both simple and complex procurement projects successfully. Through the use of scheduling, communication plans, risk management and other project management processes, these procurements ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Procurement Project Management Success integrates supply management best practices and processes with those applicable from the field of project management. It explains how to initiate, plan, manage, and complete both simple and complex procurement projects successfully. Through the use of scheduling, communication plans, risk management and other project management processes, these procurements
... Read more
Before You Get a Puppy

by Louise Louis ...

Puppy dog eyes are no substitute for research.Puppies are a wonderful addition to a family, but there are things you should know before you bring one home.Learn about breeds and the health problems associated with each breed. There are DNA and other tests that can be done to identify potential problems.You can find a healthy, happy puppy at shelters, rescue groups, breeders, Internet sellers and ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Puppy dog eyes are no substitute for research.Puppies are a wonderful addition to a family, but there are things you should know before you bring one home.Learn about breeds and the health problems associated with each breed. There are DNA and other tests that can be done to identify potential problems.You can find a healthy, happy puppy at shelters, rescue groups, breeders, Internet sellers and
... Read more
Supplier Evaluation & Performance Excellence

A Guide to Meaningful Metrics and Successful Results

by Sherry Gordon ...

Understanding supplier performance is vital to ensuring a well-functioning supply network. This how-to book will help you develop and implement an evaluation process to help you reduce costs, lower risk, and improve both the performance of your company and your suppliers.This practical text includes examples of best practices that companies are using to evaluate suppliers and illustrates how to ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Understanding supplier performance is vital to ensuring a well-functioning supply network. This how-to book will help you develop and implement an evaluation process to help you reduce costs, lower risk, and improve both the performance of your company and your suppliers.This practical text includes examples of best practices that companies are using to evaluate suppliers and illustrates how to
... Read more
The Supply Chain Revolution

Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World

by Suman Sarkar ...

Every year, more businesses fail because of their old-school views toward cutting costs, and they usually begin with the supply chain. Discover how the right supply chain can actually help you thrive.Across a range of industries, once-leading companies are in trouble: Walmart, IBM, Pfizer, HP, and The Gap to name a few, while others are thriving. The difference is how the company’s leaders view ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Every year, more businesses fail because of their old-school views toward cutting costs, and they usually begin with the supply chain. Discover how the right supply chain can actually help you thrive.Across a range of industries, once-leading companies are in trouble: Walmart, IBM, Pfizer, HP, and The Gap to name a few, while others are thriving. The difference is how the company’s leaders view
... Read more
Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics

by Alan E. Branch ...

The development of international trade is driven by international logistics and management and the provision of the global supply chain. The ultimate objective of global supply chain management is to link the market place, distribution network, manufacturing/processing/assembly process, and procurement activity in such a way that customers are serviced at a higher level yet lower cost. Overall ... Read more

$104.99 USD

The development of international trade is driven by international logistics and management and the provision of the global supply chain. The ultimate objective of global supply chain management is to link the market place, distribution network, manufacturing/processing/assembly process, and procurement activity in such a way that customers are serviced at a higher level yet lower cost. Overall
... Read more
Shoptimism

Why the American Consumer Will Keep on Buying No Matter What

by Lee Eisenberg ...

In this smart, engaging book, Lee Eisenberg, best-selling author of The Number: A Completely Different Way to Think about the Rest of Your Life, leads us on a provocative and entertaining tour of America's love/hate affair with shopping, a pursuit that, even in hard times, remains a true national pastime.Why do we shop and buy the way we do? In a work that will explain much about the American ... Read more

$15.99 USD

In this smart, engaging book, Lee Eisenberg, best-selling author of The Number: A Completely Different Way to Think about the Rest of Your Life, leads us on a provocative and entertaining tour of America's love/hate affair with shopping, a pursuit that, even in hard times, remains a true national pastime.Why do we shop and buy the way we do? In a work that will explain much about the American
... Read more
Next Generation Supply Chains

A Roadmap for Research and Innovation

Edited by Rosanna Fornasiero, Saskia Sardesai, Ana Cristina Barros, Aristides Matopoulos ...

Series series Lecture Notes in Management and Industrial Engineering
This open access book explores supply chains strategies to help companies face challenges such as societal emergency, digitalization, climate changes and scarcity of resources. The book identifies industrial scenarios for the next decade based on the analysis of trends at social, economic, environmental technological and political level, and examines how they may impact on supply chain processes ... Read more

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This open access book explores supply chains strategies to help companies face challenges such as societal emergency, digitalization, climate changes and scarcity of resources. The book identifies industrial scenarios for the next decade based on the analysis of trends at social, economic, environmental technological and political level, and examines how they may impact on supply chain processes
... Read more
Comprando Bienes Raíces: Descubre cómo Multiplicar tu Dinero al Comprar e Invertir en Bienes Raíces de Manera Segura y Eficiente

by JAIME VENEGAS ...

Comprando bienes raíces¿Te gustaría tener una nueva fuente de ingresos pasivos que te permita ganar dinero incluso mientras duermes?La compra de bienes raíces es una de las opciones de inversión más populares en todo el mundo, y es muy fácil ver por qué.Cada vez es más difícil encontrar vehículos de inversión que devuelvan grandes rendimientos con un riesgo muy bajo.Esta guía tiene como objetivo ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Comprando bienes raíces¿Te gustaría tener una nueva fuente de ingresos pasivos que te permita ganar dinero incluso mientras duermes?La compra de bienes raíces es una de las opciones de inversión más populares en todo el mundo, y es muy fácil ver por qué.Cada vez es más difícil encontrar vehículos de inversión que devuelvan grandes rendimientos con un riesgo muy bajo.Esta guía tiene como objetivo
... Read more
State and Local Government Procurement

A Practical Guide, 4th Edition

by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ...

The National Association of State Procurement Officials is proud to make the State and Local Government Procurement: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition, available to government professionals, students, suppliers, educators, and others interested in learning about public procurement. Whether you are a seasoned procurement professional or new to the field, this guide should provide you a valuable ... Read more

$49.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The National Association of State Procurement Officials is proud to make the State and Local Government Procurement: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition, available to government professionals, students, suppliers, educators, and others interested in learning about public procurement. Whether you are a seasoned procurement professional or new to the field, this guide should provide you a valuable
... Read more
World Class Sales & Operations Planning

A Guide to Successful Implementation and Robust Execution

by Donald Sheldon ...

The sales and operations planning (S&OP) process is a major baseline for high-performance companies because, when done correctly, it keeps supply and demand in balance at the volume and detailed mix level, integrates and builds teamwork between general management, sales, operations, finance and product development, and links the companys strategic and business plans to its detailed processes and ... Read more

$35.99 USD

The sales and operations planning (S&OP) process is a major baseline for high-performance companies because, when done correctly, it keeps supply and demand in balance at the volume and detailed mix level, integrates and builds teamwork between general management, sales, operations, finance and product development, and links the companys strategic and business plans to its detailed processes and
... Read more
Supply Market Intelligence for Procurement Professionals

Research, Process, and Resources

by Jeanette Jones, Kelly Barner ...

In many organizations, procurement has evolved from a tactical, transaction-oriented department into a strategic function responsible for establishing spend management objectives for the entire organization. While the tools they use and the skills they possess have increased overall effectiveness and efficiency, procurement’s internal reputation has not evolved at the same rate. The transformation ... Read more

$40.49 USD

In many organizations, procurement has evolved from a tactical, transaction-oriented department into a strategic function responsible for establishing spend management objectives for the entire organization. While the tools they use and the skills they possess have increased overall effectiveness and efficiency, procurement’s internal reputation has not evolved at the same rate. The transformation
... Read more
Value Stream Mapping

Reduce waste and maximise efficiency

by 50minutes ...

Series series Management & Marketing
Understand value stream mapping in no time! Find out everything you need to know about this powerful tool with this practical and accessible guide.In an increasingly competitive business world, identifying the areas where your company is losing time and money can give you a vital edge. Value stream mapping is one of the most popular tools of lean management and is easy to apply to virtually any ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand value stream mapping in no time! Find out everything you need to know about this powerful tool with this practical and accessible guide.In an increasingly competitive business world, identifying the areas where your company is losing time and money can give you a vital edge. Value stream mapping is one of the most popular tools of lean management and is easy to apply to virtually any
... Read more

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