“Do yo like living dangerously? Then you should read this book. It exposes you to over seventy types of risk you  you can take in your business life.” Those are the opening words of the most recent book on my night stand.  Written by Richard Russill, the title Procurement Risk is perhaps misleading, as this book risk is just as much about supply chain risk or enterprise risks in general. In fact,  the book makes a strong argument for procurement risk management being just a short step away from business continuity management. Not only will this book help procurement professionals to lift their head from their desks and gain a wider perspective on possible ramifications of their purchasing decisions, it will also help top managers to seeing procurement as a crucial contributor to a company’s well-being and competitive advantage.

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