This book is much more than a recollection of previous experiences ; it is about taking everthing I learned in the past and combining it with what I know now into a story that makes sense to others. Many anecdotes came from my experience executing several consulting projects with leading companies in the USA over several year. It definitely isn't something that I could have done alone. I am extremly grateful to all people who I had contact with during my tenure at Booz, Allen & Hamilton and AT Kearney. Although I faced some difficult and challenging moments along the way, tje knoeledge gleaned from interacting with many great individuals has more than made up for thr tough times. All of you have lifted my capabilities to a new plateau that I could never before imagine. It is difficult to know whom to acknowledge by name, because there are no clear linkages or cutoff points. However, I am extremely grateful to all who helped my professional growth.

Chapter 1 Strategie Sourcing Introduction
Chapter 2 Strategic Sourcing Concepts, Principles & Methodology
Chapter 3 Strategic Sourcing Internal Analysis
Chapter 4 Strategic Sourcing Expenditure Category Strategy
Chapter 5 Strategic Sourcing The Supplier Strategy
Chapter 6 Strategic Sourcing Fact-Based Negotiation (FBN)-Planning
Chapter 7 Strategic Sourcing Required Infrastructure of Supply Management