International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management articles from March 1996

International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management archives from March 1996

Use of ISO 9000 and Baldridge Award criteria in supplier quality evaluation.
March 22, 1996... IN BRIEF Purchasing and materials managers are increasingly concerned with ISO 9000 registration, both as a prerequisite for participation in global markets and in supplier selection. The ISO 9000 guidelines link certification requirements to...

A comparison of North American and European future purchasing trends.
March 22, 1996... IN BRIEF What jobs will exist in a typical firm's purchasing function in the future? The predictions include the following: The absolute number of jobs within purchasing, will decrease, as will the layers of management. Purchasing...

Third-party logistics service providers: purchasers' perceptions.
March 22, 1996... IN BRIEF A recent survey of manufacturers provides insight into their relationships with providers of international logistics services. The research examines the purchasers' perceptions regarding the service providers' capabilities. Further,...

Status and recognition of the purchasing function in the electronics industry.
March 22, 1996... IN BRIEF This article examines the status and recognition of the purchasing function in the electronics industry. Issues also investigated are the perception of purchasing as a strategic or a clerical function; recognition as an equal partner...

Can a negotiation support system help a purchasing manager?
March 22, 1996... IN BRIEF The computer has become a useful tool for purchasing managers in administering contracts and in daily operations. Additionally, computer support for contract negotiations may also be provided. This article investigates the use of a...

Managing Purchasing: Sourcing and Contracting.
March 22, 1996... As stated in the introduction, the primary purpose of this book is to provide purchasers with the theoretical and practical knowledge base essential to the effective execution of their jobs. Because the author explicitly states that the book is...