Purchasing and Supply Management Knowledge: Key to Competitive Advantage

Author(s):

William J. Christensen, Ph.D., C.P.M.
William J. Christensen, Ph.D., C.P.M, Director, MindFlow Technologies, Plano, TX 75093, 972/930-9988 ext. 119, chrisok@hotmail.com
Laura Birou, Ph.D.
Laura Birou, Ph.D., Associate Professor, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY 11439, 718/990-6391, biroul@stjohns.edu

87th Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2002 - San Francisco, CA

Abstract

Purchasing and supply management (PSM) knowledge has emerged as an important area of business knowledge. This workshop focuses on how PSM knowledge can create competitive advantage for individuals and organizations. The workshop also explores the major types of PSM knowledge and their relative importance in creating and maintaining competitive advantage.