The importance of the human aspect in the supply function: Strategies for developing PSM proficiency

• Published in: Journal of purchasing and supply management Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 54 - 67
• Main Authors: Feisel, Edda, Hartmann, Evi, Giunipero, Larry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2011; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Human resource development; PSM professional; Purchasing; Skill development; Skills development; Suppliers; Supply chain management; Vendor supplier relations; Skills development; Human resource development; PSM professional

The rising percentage of purchasing volume and growing dependence on external suppliers has significantly broadened the responsibilities of the purchasing and supply management (PSM) function in recent years. Contrary to their administrative tasks in the past, PSM professionals now need to establish...