In business you will find yourself not only granting credit to your client/customers but also needing credit yourself. Granting and receiving credit could make or mar your business depending on how well you manage credit activities in your business. This book guide you through the proses of successfully managing credit in your business.

Mit dem 15M-Reifegradmanagement wird in diesem Essential ein praxiserprobtes Konzept zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung des strategischen Einkaufs vorgestellt. Alle relevanten Aufgabenfelder des Einkaufs werden im Modell strukturiert sowie auf ihre Reife hin analysiert und bewertet. Zu diesem Zweck wird ein mehrdimensionales Konzept zur Beurteilung der Reife im Einkauf und zur Ermittlung eines Reifegradscores entwickelt. Gerhard Hess zeigt, wie das Reifegradmanagement in das Einkaufsmanagement zu integrieren ist. Grundlegend ist dabei die Idee, dass ein exzellentes Einkaufsmanagement - ausgedruckt durch einen hohen Reifegradscore - die Basis fur eine zukunftige hervorragende Einkaufsstrategie und deren Umsetzung ist.

Publisher'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. A proven framework for measuring the supply chainpotential of geographic regionsManaging a complex global supply chain requires astrategic assessment of the various factors that can affect decisions on procurement, manufacturing,warehousing, logistics, distribution, and sales. Co-written by renowned experts in global supply chain management, this book presents a systematic, structured approach to evaluating ten global regions with respect to their supply chain activities. The maturity level for each region is assessed usingthe EPIC framework--Economy, Politics, Infrastructure,and Competence. Managers of supply chains can use this framework and the exclusive data in this practical, timely resource to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the different global regions and determine their supply chain strategies accordingly. Global Supply Chains analyzes ten regions: East Asia South Asia Southeast Asia Australia The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Western Europe Central and Eastern Europe North and Central America South America

This book focuses on helping you to dramatically increase the value of your business. It helps you choose the 5 or 10 most effective ways for you (out of the 58 proven ways described in the book), to implement in your business. Today. Right now. As a business owner, you've spent most of your time, energy and resources building a business. You've often neglected your family, your health and only heaven know's what else for the sake of the company. Yet when it comes time to sell your business, chances are (if you're like most business owners) you'll offer it up for sale hoping to get what you believe it's worth. Without having given any thought to maximizing the value of this business you've sacrificed so much for all through the years. If you're interested in extensive details on all of the various valuation techniques or all of the steps, contracts and details required in the selling process, don't buy this book. Buy another one. There are plenty of them out there. But if you're interested in making your business more profitable while you're getting ready to sell it, this book delivers the goods. For instance. Would it surprise you to know that you actually have control over the price earnings ratio used by valuation consultants to calculate your specific business's value? How about discovering the steps (not related to profits or PE ratios) that can dramatically increase the value of your business in the final stages of preparing your business for sale? With your purchase, you also get access to checklists and planning documents that make the process simple to understand and easy to implement.

"This book unlocks the secrets of the supply chain's missing link...professional surplus asset management."-Kristina Waters, Cox Communications "An essential desktop reference to help identify and dispose of surplus assets in the most efficient and profitable manner." -Kris Eigenbrood, Campbell Soup Company Every corporate entity has surplus assets. This book provides a clear means for those responsible for disposing of those assets to appropriately value and market those no-longer-needed items in the most cost-effective and profitable manner. From computers and mobile phones to processing equipment and entire manufacturing facilities, learn the best practices for professional (and profitable ) surplus asset management. Investment Recovery has been the missing link in the Supply Chain, so this handbook answers the many questions that supply chain purchasing management must solve. "An essential review of the challenges-and solutions-to surplus asset management." -Todd Thompson, Colorado Springs Utilities "In the complexity of our increasingly 'green' society, we must try to ensure that we are not only returning value to our bottom line, but also the world we live in." -Marty Owens, Dow Chemical Company "An informative and helpful desk reference for all that is Investment Recovery and improved supply chain management."-Ronald Sizemore, BASF

This second volume contains seventeen cases focusing on defence procurement and logistics issues that will provide an excellent learning opportunity to a variety of readers. This wideranging audience will include military personnel, those on defence education and training programmes, employees of the defence industry, those in defence agencies and those engaged in defence and security-related research (an example being under- and postgraduate students on international politics and strategic studies courses).

If only more of us had read these many years ago and followed the suggestions to be consumer wise, perhaps we'd be better off today. How to be money wise, save money, make wise purchases and more. If you like this, you will also like Consumer Wise Part 2. Check out other Consumer Wise ideas at www.familytodayforum.com

." . . a terrific tribute to those in public procurement who have been role models for excellence This is an incredible piece of work." Rick Grimm, Chief Executive Officer, NIGP - The Institute for Public Procurement There Can be Quality in Government - The Key is Effective Teams The essence of teams is working together toward a common goal. But what makes a great team? Seeing Excellence: Learning from Great Procurement Teams offers insightful answers to that question. From brainstorming to the development of project charters through analysis, decision making, and risk and change management, you'll find practical tools that pave the way to individual effectiveness, creativity, and leadership in group settings. Along the way, you'll encounter exceptional people and teams who are modeling leadership, learning, and quality in government. "This is a great contribution to the body of knowledge for the profession. I wish I had this book years ago." Ron Bell, Captain (U.S. Navy, retired), Director, Virginia Division of Purchases and Supply, Immediate Past President, National Association of State Procurement Officials Using lessons derived from effective government teams, Seeing Excellence identifies the skills and behaviors that are necessary for teams to succeed. Integrating current thinking and research in ten team disciplines, you and your team will learn the necessary skills for effective project management and continuous improvement. You can help your team succeed Join us in finding out how "What a wealth of information and great ideas " Carol Wills, Contract Specialist and Procurement Card Administrator, Academy School District 20, Colorado

One of the many outcomes resulting from the explosion of international trade is access to lower cost production opportunities through outsourcing. This phenomenon has increased the importance of supply chains, the information technology needed to coordinate them and the need for this relatively complex enterprise to be exceptionally well-managed. There are obviously many cost benefits to be had from maintaining a strong and far-reaching supply chain. However, this opportunity to lower costs entails significant risks, such as tsunamis, earthquakes, political unrest, and economic turbulence. This book will introduce concepts and examples of risk in supply chain management, followed by an identification and discussion of an array of quantitative tools (selection methods, risk simulation modeling, and business scorecard analysis) to help manage these risks. Many books are appearing that address various aspects of supply chain risks. No other book known to the author addresses this set of modeling tools as a means of managing this risk. The target market for this book is practitioners in the supply chain management field. As such, the book will emphasize practical means of assessing supply chain risk and incorporate real-world examples that offer practical solutions to risk management problems in the supply chain.

The "Top 25 Procurement / Purchasing KPIs of 2011-2012" report provides insights into the state of procurement performance measurement today by listing and analyzing the most visited KPIs for this industry on smartKPIs.com in 2011. In addition to KPI names, it contains a detailed description of each KPI, in the standard smartKPIs.com KPI documentation format, that includes fields such as: definition, purpose, calculation, limitation, overall notes and additional resources. This product is part of the "Top KPIs of 2011-2012" series of reports and a result of the research program conducted by the analysts of smartKPIs.com in the area of integrated performance management and measurement. SmartKPIs.com hosts the largest catalogue of thoroughly documented KPI examples, representing an excellent platform for research and dissemination of insights on KPIs and related topics. The hundreds of thousands of visits to smartKPIs.com and the thousands of KPIs visited, bookmarked and rated by members of this online community in 2011 provided a rich data set, which combined with further analysis from the editorial team, formed the basis of these research reports.

A guide to help First Time Home Buyers demystify the home buying process. The information in this guide will help you to decide if you are ready to buy a home, inform you of what steps you need to take before you start hunting for a home, and what you can expect from the buying process itself.

Doing business in China is tougher than you think. Not only is the culture vastly different, but China's experience in manufacturing is still developing. It will be a few years before the majority of manufacturers are up to world standards. In the meantime, quality, contract laws, schedules and logistics must be closely monitored. As a result, the things Westerners must do to be successful are far different from dealing with American or European manufacturers. The best way to quickly come up to speed on these differences and how to handle them is to learn from the experience of others.

Through over 20 extraordinary executive interviews, Rosemary Coates captured the essence of sourcing and manufacturing in China. '42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China (2nd Edition)' is a pragmatic approach that every businessperson headed to China must read.

For business people who are experienced in doing business in China, or for first-time visitors, this book will provide valuable insights from real executives and experts. These executives offer their personal experiences and recommendations about sourcing and manufacturing in China. Going beyond simple cultural do's and don'ts, you will discover: how business is really done how you can make things happen in China the mistake westerners often make, and how to avoid them what made these executives successful

Based on her 25 years of supply chain experience, much of it spent living and working across Asia, Rosemary Coates has become an expert on doing business in China. Her own personal experiences in China are interwoven into this book.

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Learning the knowledge needed to become a better negotiator of Procurement and Purchasing contracts

I speak to many businesses every year that want to take advantage of our service but discover that they can't because they have been tied into an expensive contract without knowing about it. I know that electricity is boring and is probably not your biggest worry, but by taking 15 minutes to read this guide you could save your business thousands of pounds. Having read this guide, you will be in a position to make sure that you have the choice on who supplies your electricity and what you pay for it.

Common Sense Supply Management is a no-holds-barred practical guide to supply management and process improvement. If you dislike consultants, buzzwords and theory, then this non-traditional book is meant for you. Straight forward and to the point, the book will be difficult to put down until you have finished the supply management adventure. Dr. Tom DePaoli, a veteran supply management pro, learned his lessons the hard way and wants to share his valuable insights with all business professionals. Visit www.commonsensesupplymanagement.com

The average business owner spends 1,500 hours selling their business. This book will help you avoid that. It gives you detailed instructions including actual case studies on how to exit a business successfully. If you are looking to sell a business and do it correctly, take a few minutes to read this book. We cover the many aspects of a successful exit. How to get the most money for your business. The 53 value indicators and how they impact your sale. How to sell your business without regret. How to determine your number. How to let your management team know of your decision and do it successfully. How to figure out what you will do after the sale with your money and time.