| 中文摘要 | 第7-9页 |
| Abstract | 第9-10页 |
| Foreword | 第11-12页 |
| Introduction | 第12-14页 |
| CHPTER 1. LITERATURE REVIEW | 第14-32页 |
| 1.1 The role of the Purchasing Function over time | 第14-23页 |
| 1.1.1 Purchasing's Foundation | 第14-16页 |
| 1.1.2 The evolution of the purchasing function | 第16-18页 |
| 1.1.3 Key skills for world-class purchasers | 第18-20页 |
| 1.1.4 The Procurement Mix | 第20-23页 |
| 1.2 Actual trends affecting purchasing and supply chains | 第23-32页 |
| 1.2.1 New dynamics in global Supply Chains | 第23-28页 |
| 1.2.2 Innovation and Purchasing | 第28-30页 |
| 1.2.3 Sustainability of Global Supply Chains | 第30-32页 |
| CHAPTER 2. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND METHODOLOGY | 第32-38页 |
| 2.1 Research Questions | 第32-34页 |
| 2.2 Research methodology | 第34-37页 |
| 2.2.1 Survey | 第34-36页 |
| 2.2.2 Interviews | 第36-37页 |
| 2.3 Data Analysis | 第37-38页 |
| CHAPTER 3. RESEARCH FINDINGS | 第38-60页 |
| 3.1 What are the economic trends that are characterizing markets in which firms operate and the possible impacts on purchasing and sourcing? | 第38-43页 |
| 3.1.1 Globalization | 第38-40页 |
| 3.1.2 Competition | 第40-43页 |
| 3.2 What is the role achieved by the purchasing function in terms of mission,future goals and contribution to the overall business? | 第43-47页 |
| 3.3 How the organizational structure of purchasing functions is evolving? What are the main activities and responsibilities? | 第47-55页 |
| 3.3.1 Organizational Structure | 第48-50页 |
| 3.3.2 Responsibilities and activities | 第50-55页 |
| 3.4 How the role of the purchasing function changes across different industries? | 第55-60页 |
| 3.4.1 Fashion | 第55-56页 |
| 3.4.2 Food and beverage | 第56-57页 |
| 3.4.3 Automotive | 第57-58页 |
| 3.4.4 Banking system | 第58-60页 |
| CHAPTER 4. MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS | 第60-63页 |
| CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSIONS | 第63-64页 |
| Bibliography | 第64-73页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第73-74页 |
