{"product_id":"construction-purchasing-supply-chain-management-9780071548854","title":"Construction Purchasing \u0026 Supply Chain Management","description":"\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cp\u003eLinda F. McHenry, Esq., is Vice President and COO for Benton and Associates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491506163986,"sku":"9780071548854","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3c2dde65-b03b-4787-b2e9-dc3096b089db.jpg?v=1730542177","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/construction-purchasing-supply-chain-management-9780071548854","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}