This publication promotes good governance in the entire procurement cycle, from needs assessment to contract management. Based on acknowledged good practices in OECD and non-member countries, these principles represent a significant step forward. They provide guidance for the implementation of international legal instruments developed within the framework of the OECD, as well as other organizat…
Details the latest innovations in purchasing and supply management, and the trend in purchasing departments from reactive to proactive status. Case studies show how to add value at the four key stages, how to determine what to buy, and how to integrate the purchasing function with TQM.