Procurement Systems

This essential guide aids in designing effective project procurement paths. Procurement Systems is crucial for students and professionals in project management.

This volume serves as a valuable resource for those involved in project management, guiding readers in designing project procurement implementation paths that yield sustainable value. It is particularly beneficial for students, lecturers, and professionals who are either studying or working in the field. The authors delve into general historical issues and provide practical discussions on various project types and their unique procurement needs.

Procurement Systems goes beyond traditional themes of project solicitation and proposal evaluation, showcasing innovative and novel approaches to procurement. Drawing on five years of extensive teaching experience in postgraduate courses, Walker and Rowlinson enhance their previous work to deliver a comprehensive and coherent guide that is essential for the broader project management community.

The book adopts a cross-disciplinary perspective, integrating cutting-edge research and thought leadership on critical issues such as stakeholder management, ethics, corporate governance, and the implications of business strategy on procurement. It also addresses contemporary topics like e-business, innovation, organizational learning, cultural dimensions, and human resource development, making Procurement Systems an indispensable read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of project procurement in a modern context.