6Fundamentals of Purchasing and Supply Management is a fun, accessible, and comprehensive first look at the world of purchasing that can easily be used as a textbook in the college, community college, and high school setting. It is written in an engaging, fun, and accessible style and every chapter includes interesting case exercises. It is also a useful reference for those in the business world new to purchasing and supply management. The chapters of Fundamentals of Purchasing and Supply Management: The Wonderful World of Purchasing * A Closer Look at the Purchasing and Procurement Process * Purchasing the Right Quantity * The Right Quality in Purchasing * Looking at Time and Place * Understanding the Right Price * Supplier Selection * Understanding Negotiation in the Purchasing Process * Purchasing, Contracts, and the Law * Purchasing on the Global Stage * The People Side of Purchasing * Business Strategy and Purchasing. A Fundamentals of Purchasing and Supply Management Teaching Pack will also soon be available from the publisher that includes PowerPoint and Keynote slides, activities and games, homework assignments, test questions for each chapter, and suggestions and resources for adapting the materials for online instruction. With the Fundamentals of Purchasing and Supply Management Teaching Pack, an entire semester of content is at your fingertips!