Purchasing for Profit by John F. Kelly

Purchasing, along with design, production and quality, is a priority management function for the coming decade. This very practical book describes simple but effective techniques for: 
•improving purchase planning.
•finding and selecting new suppliers.
•storing and controlling stock.
The start-up and development of small businesses remains one of the major ingredients of continuing growth in the national economy as stated by NatWest, one the leading banks for small businesses when this book was first published. This book provides practical, easy-to-follow advice on the problems faced both by new business start-ups and owners of existing businesses considering expanding their operations.