TY - BOOK AU - O'Brien,Jonathan TI - Category management in purchasing: a strategic approach to maximize business profitability SN - 9780749472306 (hbk.) : U1 - 658.7'2 23 PY - 2015/// CY - London PB - KoganPage KW - Purchasing KW - Business logistics N1 - Previous edition: 2012; Includes bibliographical references and index; Specialized N2 - Category management is a technique used to understand markets, analyse spend and make purchasing decisions which save money. It is a method of achieving effective supply management which delivers real value. Using case studies and practical examples, this book provides a clear definition and understanding of category management ER -