{"product_id":"strategic-economic-relationships-contracts-and-production-processes-9780473577209","title":"Strategic Economic Relationships: Contracts and Production Processes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt matters to an organisation, whether a buyer or supplier, that appropriate contracts are used. There are specific conditions that determine the appropriate choice of contractual relationship. These conditions include the production processes used by the buyer and supplier. Certain contract types are best suited to specific production processes. Therefore, misalignment of contract type diminishes the core competencies of the organisation, consequently its competitive advantage, and its economic value. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrategic Economic Relationships: Contracts and Production Processes\u003c\/em\u003e provides practical guidance in the form of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A framework to distinguish different contract types, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Analytical tools to determine the appropriate contract type for the specific conditions facing the organisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamples are drawn from the private and public sectors especially as applied two the construction and infrastructure, and information technology\/management sectors - sectors characterised by their complex production processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe framework and analytical tools have their foundations in economic, and production\/operational management literature and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHughes, Robert D.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Robert Hughes has more than 25 years of experience as a strategic management consultant. He is principal of the consulting firm Hughes Consulting Limited and former partner in the multinational business advisory firm KPMG. Hughes Consulting counsel significant organisations in the private and public sectors. Robert holds a Doctorate and professional credentials as a: Management Consultant, Information Technology Professional, Engineer, and Manager. Robert brings experience in information, communications, logistics and infrastructure networks which contribute to, and in turn are affected by the digital economy.","brand":"Hughes Consulting Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50915903799570,"sku":"9780473577209","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_29bb2a26-0faf-40fc-88bf-6a791e103294.jpg?v=1738831979","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/strategic-economic-relationships-contracts-and-production-processes-9780473577209","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}