Leading Procurement Strategy: Driving Value Through the Supply Chain - Paperback

by Remko Van Hoek (Author), Carlos Mena (Author), Martin Christopher (Author)

Learn how to develop successful procurement strategies that meet the needs of the business, customers and suppliers, and lead their implementation using insights from industry leaders

Leading Procurement Strategy provides readers with a complete overview of the skills, knowledge and tools needed to implement a successful procurement strategy. The expert author team present practical advice and guidance underpinned by an extensive range of real-world case studies including Walmart, IKEA, NASA, Nike and Tesla.

This fourth edition offers the latest insights into the future of procurement with the increased implementation of AI and new digital technologies like automation. This new edition also covers new approaches to risk management and resilience in light of new digital advancements. The key issues affecting the procurement function are covered throughout and readers are shown how to develop, deliver and sustain procurement performance with clear and accessible guidance.

Author Biography

Carlos Mena is Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, and the Daimler Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management at Portland State University. Previously, he was a faculty member at Michigan State University, USA and Cranfield University, UK.

Remko van Hoek is Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas, USA, and advises companies around the world on procurement. Previously, he was Chief Procurement Officer at the Walt Disney Company, California, USA and he held executive roles at Nike, Cofely (GDF SUEZ) and PwC.

Martin Christopher is Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics at Cranfield School of Management, Bedfordshire, UK.