Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Balanced Sourcing by Timothy M. Laseter Theres too much work to be done. Your organization cant handle the load. Thats when you begin to consider outsourcing some of your business functions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Theres too much work to be done. Your organization cant handle the load. Thats when you begin to consider outsourcing some of your business functions. But how can you choose the right suppliers and ensure maximum results? In this book, Laseter--of the world-renowned consulting firm Booz?Allen & Hamilton--shows companies how to address that challenge through the dynamic pursuit of balanced sourcing. "This will be a super book to provide to new purchasing people and to reinvigorate experienced purchasing professionals. It was great to see many of the concepts with which we have experimented logically explained. I wholeheartedly endorse it."--Jean Mayer, executive director, manufacturing procurement operations, Ford Motor Company Laseter and Booz?Allen coined the term "balanced sourcing" to describe a model for ensuring competitive pricing from suppliers while simultaneously nurturing cooperative relationships. Drawing upon Booz?Allens experiences with leading companies, Balanced Sourcing lays out the six organizational capabilities that make up the firms field-tested strategy. Detailed case studies of four prominent corporations-Honda of America, Cisco Systems, SUPERVALU, and Florida Power & Light-show you the broad applicability of this model for companies in industries from manufacturing to services to high-tech. "Too many best practice guides present a one-size-fits-all solution, such as copying the so-called Japanese model of sole sourcing. In fact, the best Japanese companies do not treat all suppliers as sole-sourced partners and you should not either. Balanced Sourcing is full of practical tools and models that will help you think through appropriate strategies for each of your suppliers."-Dr. Jeffrey K. Liker, associate professor, industrial & operations engineering, and co-director, Japan Technology Management Program, University of Michigan Get real-life lessons from around the world on: **Creating sourcing strategies **Building and sustaining supplier relationships **Leveraging supplier innovation?and much more! Make the most of your outsourcing with this one-of-a-kind best practices guide! Back Cover Every year, the typical manufacturing company spends 50 to 75 percent of its revenues on outside goods and services. And a dramatic increase in the outsourcing of non-core activities has heightened managements concern with purchasing in the non-manufacturing sector as well. As a result, effective buying has become one of the most challenging strategic issues of the day. In this book, Tim Laseter--of the world-renowned consulting firm Booz-Allen & Hamilton--shows companies how to address that challenge through the dynamic pursuit of balanced sourcing. Laseter and Booz-Allen coined the term balanced sourcing to describe a model for ensuring competitive pricing from suppliers while simultaneously nurturing cooperative relationships. Drawing upon Booz-Allens experiences with leading companies, Balanced Sourcing lays out the six organizational capabilities that make up the firms field-tested strategy. Separate chapters highlight key principles for developing each capability and delivering near-term results. Detailed case studies of four prominent corporations-Honda of America, Cisco Systems, SUPERVALU, and Florida Power & Light-demonstrate the broad applicability of the model for companies in industries from manufacturing to services to high-tech. Balanced Sourcing offers real-life lessons from around the world in such key areas as creating sourcing strategies, building and sustaining supplier relationships, and leveraging supplier innovation. Though written for senior executives who want to drive transformation in their organizations, Balanced Sourcing also provides practical advice to purchasing executives who want to understand their role in implementing the best practices of their profession. Flap Every year, the typical manufacturing company spends 50 to 75 percent of its revenues on outside goods and services. And a dramatic increase in the outsourcing of non-core activities has heightened managements concern with purchasing in the non-manufacturing sector as well. As a result, effective buying has become one of the most challenging strategic issues of the day. In this book, Tim Laseter--of the world-renowned consulting firm Booz-Allen & Hamilton--shows companies how to address that challenge through the dynamic pursuit of balanced sourcing. Laseter and Booz-Allen coined the term balanced sourcing to describe a model for ensuring competitive pricing from suppliers while simultaneously nurturing cooperative relationships. Drawing upon Booz-Allens experiences with leading companies, Balanced Sourcing lays out the six organizational capabilities that make up the firms field-tested strategy. Separate chapters highlight key principles for developing each capability and delivering near-term results. Detailed case studies of four prominent corporations-Honda of America, Cisco Systems, SUPERVALU, and Florida Power & Light-demonstrate the broad applicability of the model for companies in industries from manufacturing to services to high-tech. Balanced Sourcing offers real-life lessons from around the world in such key areas as creating sourcing strategies, building and sustaining supplier relationships, and leveraging supplier innovation. Though written for senior executives who want to drive transformation in their organizations, Balanced Sourcing also provides practical advice to purchasing executives who want to understand their role in implementing the best practices of their profession. Author Biography TIMOTHY M. LASETER is a vice president at Booz**Allen & Hamilton and founder of the firms global network of sourcing practitioners. He has helped a wide range of companies build the organizational capabilities for balanced sourcing and is a regular columnist for Purchasing magazine. Table of Contents Foreword Preface Part One: A New Model for Purchasing 1. The Emergence of Balanced Sourcing 2. Transforming the Organization Part Two: Building the Capabilities 3. Modeling Total Cost 4. Creating Sourcing Strategies 5. Building Sustainable Relationships 6. Integrating the Supply Web 7. Leveraging Supplier Innovation 8. Evolving a Global Supply Base Part Three: Balanced Sourcing Case Studies 9. Florida Power and Light Company 10. SUPERVALU 11. Honda of America 12. Cisco Systems Notes The Author Index Booz-Allen and Hamilton Long Description Every year, the typical manufacturing company spends 50 to 75 percent of its revenues on outside goods and services. And a dramatic increase in the outsourcing of non-core activities has heightened managements concern with purchasing in the non-manufacturing sector as well. As a result, effective buying has become one of the most challenging strategic issues of the day. In this book, Tim Laseter of the world-renowned consulting firm Booz-Allen & Hamilton shows companies how to address that challenge through the dynamic pursuit of balanced sourcing. Laseter and Booz-Allen coined the term balanced sourcing to describe a model for ensuring competitive pricing from suppliers while simultaneously nurturing cooperative relationships. Drawing upon Booz-Allens experiences with leading companies, Balanced Sourcing lays out the six organizational capabilities that make up the firms field-tested strategy. Separate chapters highlight key principles for developing each capability and delivering near-term results. Detailed case studies of four prominent corporations-Honda of America, Cisco Systems, SUPERVALU, and Florida Power & Light-demonstrate the broad applicability of the model for companies in industries from manufacturing to services to high-tech. Balanced Sourcing offers real-life lessons from around the world in such key areas as creating sourcing strategies, building and sustaining supplier relationships, and leveraging supplier innovation. Though written for senior executives who want to drive transformation in their organizations, Balanced Sourcing also provides practical advice to purchasing executives who want to understand their role in implementing the best practices of their profession. Details ISBN1118694872 Author Timothy M. Laseter Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 1118694872 ISBN-13 9781118694879 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 658.72 Residence New York City, NY, US Subtitle Cooperation and Competition in Supplier Relationships Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title BALANCED SOURCING UK Release Date 2013-03-22 AU Release Date 1998-08-31 NZ Release Date 1998-08-31 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Series J-B BAH Strategy & Business Series Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-03-22 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Alternative 9780787944438 Audience General US Release Date 2013-03-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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ISBN-13: 9781118694879
Book Title: Balanced Sourcing
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Balanced Sourcing: Cooperation and Competition in Supplier Relationships
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
Publication Year: 2013
Subject: Business
Item Height: 255 mm
Item Weight: 526 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Timothy M. Laseter
Series: J-B Bah Strategy & Business Series
Item Width: 179 mm
Format: Paperback
