Cover Image

Procurement strategies : a relationship-based approach /

Show other versions (1)

Construction has been an industry characterised by disputes, fierce competitiveness and fragmentation - all major obstacles to development. Now, however, a relationship-based approach to project procurement, through partnering and alliancing, aims to bring about a fundamental change. This book addre...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Walker, Derek H. T., Hampson, Keith
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK ; Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Science, 2003.
Subjects:
Construction industry > Management.
Building trades > Management.
Industrial procurement.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Authors and Contributors; Preface; Introduction; Procurement choices; Enterprise networks, partnering and alliancing; Project alliancing member organisation selection; Managing risk and crises resolution; Enabling improved business relationships; Developing cross-team relationships; Developing a quality culture; Developing an innovative culture through relationship-based procurement systems; Implications of human capital issues; Index.