Procurement Strategies
Subtitle: a Relationship-based Approach
Contributors: Hampson, Keith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Chichester
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9780470680360
Subjects: Construction industry
Description: 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 addresses the critical relationship issues for a more collaborative and sustainable construction industry. It looks at how project procurement and project alliancing partner selection works, and how risk and crisis resolution are managed. It provides readers with guidance and models on how to put a relat.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Procurement Strategies; Contents; Authors and Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 The structure of this book; 1.2 Implications of the current global work environment; 1.3 References; Part 1 PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES; Chapter 2 Procurement Choices; Chapter 3 Enterprise Networks, Partnering and Alliancing; Chapter 4 Project Alliancing Member Organisation Selection; Chapter 5 Managing Risk and Crises Resolution; title: Business-as-Usual Versus Relationship-based Procurement Approaches.; title: Chapter 6 Enabling Improved Business Relationships; title: How Information Technology Makes a DifferencePart 2 RELATIONSHIP-BASED PROCUREMENT ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS; Chapter 7 Developing Cross-team Relationships; Chapter 8 Developing a Quality Culture; title: Project Alliancing Versus Business-as-Usual; Chapter 9 Developing an Innovative Culture Through Relationship-based Procurement Systems; Chapter 10 Implications of Human Capital Issues; Index.