Next Level Supply Management Excellence

Next level supply organizations have the capability to look at where they have been, understand the current state of knowledge, and project what they need to do to be successful over the next ten years. As supply organizations take a broader view of their domain, entirely new areas of opportunity and growth begin to take shape. This book defines those areas that require next level thinking, including collaborating early and often with suppliers, talent management, strategic sourcing, negotiations management, and supply risk management beyond today's commonly accepted body of knowledge. Next Level Supply Management Excellence is for anyone interested in understanding what a more advanced state of procurement and supply management will look like over the next ten years. Part I includes six chapters that build the foundation and provide the framework for moving to the next level of supply management. Part II contains ten chapters that provide significant detail about areas that essentially define a next level supply organization. And Part III presents a variety of topics that will add value to the reader's knowledge base and next level professional agenda.Key Features ‧ Emphasizes next level practices and strategies that move beyond current thinking ‧ Contains valuable insights and advice from numerous industry-leading experts who have led successful transformations across various industries ‧ Covers topics relevant to the supply professional today and the not-so-distant future, including the battle against complexity, risk management, early involvement in capital expenditures procurement, comprehensive energy management, effectively managing working capital, and leveraging external resources effectively ‧ Presents a proven transformation model within procurement and supply management for obtaining outstanding results

Robert A. Rudzki is President of Greybeard Advisors LLC, a leading provider of procurement transformation, strategic sourcing and supply chain management services. Mr. Rudzki previously served as Senior Vice President for Bayer Corp, where he led a nationally-recognized transformation that generated significant improvements in costs and working capital, and was a finalist for Purchasing Magazine's Medal of Excellence. He is a frequent speaker at conferences, a notable author and thought leader and currently writes a blog for Supply Chain Management Review.Dr. Robert J. Trent is the supply chain management program director, associate director of the Manufacturing Systems Engineering program, and George N. Beckwith professor of management at Lehigh University where he teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He holds a B.S. degree in materials logistics management from Michigan State University, an M.B.A. degree from Wayne State University, and a Ph.D. in operations management from Michigan State University. He is a notable author and co-author of several books and of over 30 procurement and supply management articles appearing in numerous professional magazines and academic journals.