Synopses & Reviews
Capital equipment purchasing exerts significant influence on companies' economic success. However, in many companies the degree of professionalism of this particular form of procurement has not yet reached the required level. Likewise, from a scientific perspective, the topic leads more of a "shadowy existence". Compared to other main groups of procurement, capital equipment features numerous characteristics that significantly impact the purchasing process. The process of purchasing capital equipment therefore requires specific attention and above all a systematic approach. Due to these features, numerous challenges arise within the scope of capital equipment purchasing. To overcome these challenges, a holistic process model and specific tools and methods for capital equipment purchasing are presented. The following topics regarding capital equipment purchasing are presented: •
Synopsis
Introduction to Capital Equipment Purchasing.- Characterisation of Capital Equipment.- Characterisation of Capital Equipment Purchasing.- Typical Challenges and Possible Solutions in the Procurement of Capital Equipment.- Process for the Procurement of Capital Equipment.- Instruments and Methods of Capital Equipment Purchasing in Terms of the Players Involved.- Instruments and Methods of Capital Equipment Purchasing in Terms of the Characteristics of Procurement Objects.- Overall Conclusions on Capital Equipment Purchasing.- References.
Synopsis
Compared to other main groups of procurement, capital equipment features numerous characteristics that significantly impact the purchasing process. The process of purchasing capital equipment therefore requires specific attention and above all a systematic approach.
Synopsis
This book shows how to manage challenges in capital equipment purchasing. It contains a comprehensive set of tools with numerous instruments and methods for capital equipment purchasing. Includes numerous examples.
Synopsis
Compared to other main groups of procurement, capital equipment features numerous characteristics that significantly impact the purchasing process. The process of purchasing capital equipment therefore requires specific attention and above all a systematic approach.
About the Author
The authors of this series are researchers of the University of St.Gallen, scientists of other leading international research centers with the focus on procurement and supply chain management, consultants of Kerkhoff Consulting and practitioners. As a result of the frequent formation of mixed teams, consisting of authors with theoretical and practical background, a close link between these disciplines occurs.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Capital Equipment Purchasing.-