Purchasing and Materials Management  (English, Paperback, Gopalakrishnan)

The book gives a balanced presentation on the concepts and applications of Purchasing and Materials Management. Apart from theoretical concepts, a separate section covering nine actual case studies on infrastructure sectors like power, transport, coal, oil, refining, heavy electrical and fertilizers is provided to enhance the analytical skills of the reader. Examples are quoted from the Indian Industrial Environment. The book meets the complete syllabi requirements of management students. It would also be useful to practicing executives interested in purchase, projects, materials, inventory, warehousing, cost reduction, production planning and contract management.

Salient Features

• A special feature of the book is the presentation of the subject matter in a condensed from near the end of every chapter as "A to Z ways".
• The second part of the book consists of nine case studies on the infrastructure industries like electricity, transportation, coal oil refinery etc.