{"title":"Lourdes Coss","description":"\u003cp\u003eLourdes Coss offers insightful guides within the realm of business and entrepreneurship, specialising in practical strategies to enhance organisational processes. Her works explore innovative procurement methods, providing readers with effective techniques to optimise operations and drive success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect clear, actionable advice framed by real-world applications, making Lourdes Coss’s books valuable resources for professionals seeking to refine their approach to management and business growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"procurement-methods-effective-techniques-by-lourdes-coss-9781483564814","title":"Procurement Methods: Effective Techniques","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book supports the training effort for incoming procurement professionals. It is based on practical experience, lessons learned from a procurement professional, and material developed over the years to train internal procurement staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of the book is to offer current managers a tool to guide new professionals in advancing their procurement skills. It focuses on the three basic procurement methods: the invitation to bid, the request for qualifications, and the request for proposals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt addresses the appropriate use of each method and explains the rationale for the inclusion of key components in the solicitation document, elaborating on how these components work together to make the process effective. The book also provides examples to illustrate the sections described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt touches briefly on standardisation opportunities and the importance of using terminology that is consistent and in line with the method. It illustrates the difference between evaluation criteria and submittal requirements, and provides guidance for their development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA final high-level guide depicting the use and evaluation milestones, organised by method, is also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461313642732,"sku":"9781483564814","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781483564814-procurement-methods-effective-techniques.jpg?v=1774964471"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lourdes-coss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}