{"product_id":"9781430249634","title":"The CPO: Transforming Procurement in the Real World","description":"\u003cp\u003e    In the novel \u003cem\u003eThe CPO: Transforming Procurement in the Real World\u003c\/em\u003e, we meet Thomas Sutter, a German-American living in Dusseldorf and working as a procurement manager for a major global automobile manufacturer, Autowerke. On a chance encounter while flying to Chicago, he meets the CEO of Heartland, a major food company in the U.S. Sutter impresses the CEO with his knowledge and, after a whirlwind courtship, he joins Heartland as its new Chief Procurement Officer, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Hired to transform procurement at Heartland, Sutter has an enormous challenge: to bring its procurement practices into the 21st century and save the company $5 billion. Despite the knowledge and experience he gained at Autowerke, Sutter fights over the next 18 months to find his place at Heartland, institute world-class procurement models and methods, win over the procurement teams and senior executives, and meet his goal. At first, his reputation--and his marriage--suffer, along with the company's overall sales and revenue. Can he pull a rabbit out of the hat?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cem\u003eThe CPO: Transforming Procurement\u003c\/em\u003e depicts the real-life challenges of transforming procurement, while demonstrating the benefits of innovative procurement and leadership methods. Written by global thought leaders in A.T. Kearney's procurement and supply management practice--consultants who have helped numerous companies chop billions of dollars in costs out of their procurement budgets--\u003cem\u003eThe CPO\u003c\/em\u003e will prove invaluable for those in purchasing and procurement. It will also present essential information to those in the C suite looking for ways to boost profits and productivity. \u003cem\u003eThe CPO:\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePortrays best-in-class, real-life, actionable methods to turn procurement into a function that can save billions and improve the bottom line.  \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eProvides a fun way to learn essential lessons in procurement and change management. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eShows how rejecting victimhood in all its aspects leads to personal and business success. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePresents lessons in novel format--like \u003cem\u003eThe Goal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWho Moved My Cheese\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/em\u003e, and others--to engage you and show techniques in action.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e           What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eWorld-class methods and techniques for transforming the procurement function into a productivity powerhouse that directly and significantly contributes to improving the bottom line. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eInsights into assessing the procurement and supply chain management organization and locating the levers for change. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to calculate the return on supply management assets and understand supply and demand dynamics in the context of procurement. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of leadership and change management: Finding and shuffling talent to effect change, making the case for change, mobilizing and motivating people, and training workers at all levels to think and act in new and useful ways. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe tools of transformation: employing circles of influence, rejecting victimhood, creating a plan to succeed, and more. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eThe CPO\u003c\/em\u003e is a book for ambitious buyers, procurement managers, and C-level executives. CEOs will read it to have an understanding of how procurement transformation supports the strategic goals of the company, CFOs will read it to know what the return on procurement transformation could be, CPOs will read it to learn new methods and metrics and how to put them into profitable practices. It's also for those who want to enjoy a good book while learning  how to transform their private lives along with their careers and the companies they work for.         \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents44 chapters--titles to come.","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182052393200,"sku":"9781430249634","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430249634_p0.jpg?v=1763749920","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430249634","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}