World Class Contracting, 5th Edition

World Class Contracting, 5th Edition

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A concise resource for all aspects of contract management in an e-business age, <em>World Class Contracting</em> is organized in a simple, easy-to-follow format, focusing on business partnerships, people, processes, tools and best practices. The book includes a valuable discussion of increasing contract complexity, the need for enterprise contract management processes, and a fair, balanced, and independent review of six of the leading contract management software/systems/tools/applications and how they can help you improve performance.</p> <p>A special feature is the discussion of more than 100 best practices from leading global companies involved in contracting for a wide range of goods and services. The best practices are discussed in each phase of the contract management process.</p> <strong>Additional features include:</strong> <ul> <li>More than 25 sample forms that can be used in everyday contract management situations</li> <li>United nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods</li> <li>The Uniform Commercial Code</li> <li>Glossary of contract management terminology</li> <li>Extensive bibliography of resource materials</li> </ul> <strong>Revisions from the previous edition include:</strong> <ul> <li>Chapter 4 contains updated coverage of professional associations certification programs and credentials for NCMA, ISM, IACCM, and PMI;</li> <li>Chapter 6 includes new coverage of reverse auctions; and</li> <li>Chapter 8 includes an updated discussion of cost plus award fee contracts and time & materials contracts.</li> </ul> <strong>Two new chapters have been added:</strong> <ul> <li>Chapter 16 Contractor Teaming Arrangements</li> <li>Chapter 17 Managing Subcontractors</li> </ul>