- Chapter 4: Introduction to Purchasing
- 4.1 Learning ObjectivesThis is the current section.
- 4.2 Introduction
- 4.3 What Is Purchasing?
- 4.4 Managing Sourcing Strategically
- 4.5 Strategic Sourcing Execution
- 4.6 Supplier Relationship Management
- 4.7 Tools: The Make-Versus-Buy Decision
- 4.8 Conclusion
- 4.9 End-of-Topic Case: Adapt or Die—The Intel Way
- 4.10 Discussion and Practice
- 4.11 End-of-Topic Knowledge Check
