The book gives guidance on: cost
areas can be successfully challenged;
negotiation; cost reduction techniques; supplier
relationships; long term partnering agreements.
Practical issues illustrate the text.
At a time of increasing pressure on procurement
specialists to negotiate competitive prices this
book will help professionals to maximise their
impact on the profitability of their
organisations and get the best value.
Contents
Defining
a price and what it includes
Cost drivers on production and services
Cost and risk
Contractual issues
Price increases
Negotiating
prices
Contract changes
Techniques for lowering cost
Sharing the benefit
Radical Challenges