Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA
By Magnus Carlsson.
Description
Widely admired for its purchasing strategies, Ikea revolutionized the thinking and execution of procurement departments across the world. By means of case studies, interviews, practical examples, and comparisons with other leading companies, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management examines the guiding principles behind category-based sourcing, the practicalities of implementing it, and how businesses can realize its benefits.The book answers four critical questions:--When is category management a profitable method and why?--How do category teams create real results?--How ...
ISBN(s)
0749473975, 9780749473976
