{"product_id":"construction-purchasing-supply-chain-management-hardcover","title":"Construction Purchasing \u0026 Supply Chain Management - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eW. C. Benton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda McHenry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Comprehensive Guide to Construction Supply Chain Management\u003c\/strong\u003eDevelop a highly efficient construction supply chain management (CSCM) solution that decreases risk and increases profitability. This authoritative volume provides proven strategies for the lean construction approach, including just-in-time purchasing, supplier evaluation, subcontractor selection, subcontractor relationship management, equipment acquisition, information sharing, and project quality management. There are numerous illustrations and ready-to-use forms-and a step-by-step economic evaluation for equipment acquisition.\u003cem\u003eConstruction Purchasing and Supply Chain Management\u003c\/em\u003e explains how to achieve maximum integration with upstream and downstream supply chain members using the latest technologies. You will be able to establish a strategic CSCM framework to meet the budgetary and scheduling goals of any project. This comprehensive, step-by-step guide to CSCM is useful for project owners, design engineers, architects, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction managers involved in construction projects throughout the world. Discover how to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the on-time and cost-effective delivery of materials, equipment, and services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffectively negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage superior subcontractor and supplier relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate and select suppliers based on their value-added capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze and negotiate subcontracting services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for, purchase, and lease construction equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the components of horizontal and vertical construction supply chain operating models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eW.C. Benton, Ph.D., is the Edwin Dodd Professor of Management and the Dean's Distinguished Research Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at The Ohio State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinda F. McHenry, Esq., is Vice President and COO for Benton and Associates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753651110176,"sku":"9780071548854","price":113.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/54113596e8527bd9a01a29c1227fb673.webp?v=1780024752","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/construction-purchasing-supply-chain-management-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}