Compared to other main groups of procurement, capital equipment features numerous characteristics that significantly impact the purchasing process. The process of purchasing capital equipment therefore requires specific attention and above all a systematic approach. To overcome these challenges, a holistic process model and specific tools and methods for capital equipment purchasing are presented.

The following topics regarding capital equipment purchasing are presented:

Compliance management

Savings measurement

Life cycle costs and total cost of ownership

Determining the optimum useful life and replacement time

Real options approach for the evaluation of investment alternatives

Performance contracting

Readers are provided with a comprehensive and structured process model for capital equipment purchasing. The comprehensive set of methods including various instruments and methods presented in this book support the establishment of a professional capital equipment purchasing process.

The authors of this series are researchers of the University of St.Gallen, scientists of other leading international research centers with the focus on procurement and supply chain management, consultants of Kerkhoff Consulting and practitioners. As a result of the frequent formation of mixed teams, consisting of authors with theoretical and practical background, a close link between these disciplines occurs.

ISBN	9783642257377
Artikelnummer	9783642257377
Medientyp	E-Book - PDF
Copyrightjahr	2012
Verlag	Springer-Verlag
Umfang	124 Seiten
Abbildungen	w. 60 ill.
Sprache	Englisch
Kopierschutz	Digitales Wasserzeichen