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041			_aEng
082			_a658.72 _bBUC
100			_aBuchanan, Mike
245		0	_aProfitable buying strategies : how to cut procurement costs and buy your way to higher profits _c/ Mike Buchanan
250			_a1st ed.
260			_c2009 _aLondon _bKogan Page
300			_axvii, 237 p. _b: ill. _c; 24 cm.,
504			_aBib and Ref
520			_aProfitable Buying Strategies explains how companies can increase their profitability by delivering major cost savings through successful procurement. The book will demonstrate how to achieve profit improvement through cost reduction, buying internationally, negotiation, e-procurement, market-testing, purchasing strategies, outsourcing and sustainable buying. Profitable Buying Strategies shows you a long term, structured approach to cost reduction through smart procurement practices. This straightforward guide explains the philosophy and psychology of buying; buying concepts, tools and techniques.
650			_aPurchasing and supply management
942			_cENGLISH
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