{"id":3542,"date":"2026-03-30T03:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T21:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s2plearning.com\/home\/?page_id=3542"},"modified":"2026-09-04T23:57:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T18:27:51","slug":"products","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/products\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uagb-block-8b4c0b1e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-535c8e6b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-f4890b92 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Fundamentals of Sourcing &amp; Procurement PART-1<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">(Available both in Hard-Cover and Digital Downloadable PDF Versions)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-4f7ec2be\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-9dbacf45 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pt-1.png\" alt=\"fundamentals of procurement and sourcing part 2\" class=\"uag-image-3367\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"fundamentals of procurement and sourcing part 2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-323e1791\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-5e0328c4 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Topics Covered<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-dc5ab8d5 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Chapter 0<\/strong> : Understanding Procurement as a Value Creation Function&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 1 <\/strong>: Spend Diagnostic and Solution Identification<br><strong>Chapter 2 <\/strong>: Project Assessment and Data Collection<br><strong>Chapter 3 <\/strong>: Opportunity Assessment and Category Wave Plan<br><strong>Chapter 4 <\/strong>: The 9-Step Sourcing Process<br><strong>Chapter 5 <\/strong>: Supplier Research, Supplier Management<br><strong>Chapter 7<\/strong> : Essentials of Writing an RFP\/RFQ<br><strong>Chapter 8<\/strong> : Cost Structure and Cost Driver Analysis<br><strong>Chapter 9 <\/strong>:&nbsp;Negotiation Strategy<br><strong>Chapter 10 <\/strong>: Supplier Site Assessment<br><strong>Chapter 11<\/strong> : Business Award and Contracting<br><strong>Chapter 12<\/strong> : Supplier Performance Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 13<\/strong> : Inventory Management<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-a36627b6\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-e086d7b5 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-sourcing-and-procurement-part1\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Hard cover<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-27b65cc7 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-sourcing-procurement-part-1-ebook-pdf\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">e-book<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-39070ab9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e321196b\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Part 1 of the book consists of 14 well-crafted chapters and especially showcases all that you need from Spend Management, RFx Management, Negotiations through Contracting and Inventory Management.<br>The topics covered and the content assimilated could be extremely valuable to anyone who aspires to have a lasting and rewarding career in Sourcing &amp; Procurement and\/or Procurement Operations &amp; SCM.<br><br>You will find every page of the book adding to your knowledge as you progress logically, reading chapter after chapter. You would also find the aesthetics pleasing to the eye as if you are going through a storyline in a presentation style.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-mob uagb-block-3c540ae5 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b70a83a8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-885beafd uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Fundamentals of Sourcing &amp; Procurement PART-1<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">(Available both in Hard-Cover and Digital Downloadable PDF Versions)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-829b5e2b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-7a5259e0 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pt-1.png\" alt=\"fundamentals of procurement and sourcing part 2\" class=\"uag-image-3367\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"fundamentals of procurement and sourcing part 2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-046a64af\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-ad60d3f1 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Topics Covered <\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-9b6f3df1 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Chapter 0<\/strong> : Understanding Procurement as a Value Creation Function&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 1 <\/strong>: Spend Diagnostic and Solution Identification<br><strong>Chapter 2 <\/strong>: Project Assessment and Data Collection<br><strong>Chapter 3 <\/strong>: Opportunity Assessment and Category Wave Plan<br><strong>Chapter 4 <\/strong>: The 9-Step Sourcing Process<br><strong>Chapter 5 <\/strong>: Supplier Research, Supplier Management<br><strong>Chapter 7<\/strong> : Essentials of Writing an RFP\/RFQ<br><strong>Chapter 8<\/strong> : Cost Structure and Cost Driver Analysis<br><strong>Chapter 9 <\/strong>:&nbsp;Negotiation Strategy<br><strong>Chapter 10 <\/strong>: Supplier Site Assessment<br><strong>Chapter 11<\/strong> : Business Award and Contracting<br><strong>Chapter 12<\/strong> : Supplier Performance Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 13<\/strong> : Inventory Management<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-178383ab\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-7d55fc18 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-sourcing-and-procurement-part1\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Hard cover<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-c65de401 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-sourcing-procurement-part-1-ebook-pdf\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">e-book<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-28ed97dc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-13697302\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Part 1 of the book consists of 14 well-crafted chapters and especially showcases all that you need from Spend Management, RFx Management, Negotiations through Contracting and Inventory Management.<br>The topics covered and the content assimilated could be extremely valuable to anyone who aspires to have a lasting and rewarding career in Sourcing &amp; Procurement and\/or Procurement Operations &amp; SCM.<br><br>You will find every page of the book adding to your knowledge as you progress logically, reading chapter after chapter. You would also find the aesthetics pleasing to the eye as if you are going through a storyline in a presentation style.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-4989b153\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cg clip-path='url(%23clip0_2356_5631)'%3E%3Cpath d='M15 1C10.5 1 9 2.5 9 7C13.5 7 15 5.5 15 1Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1C5.5 1 7 2.5 7 7C2.5 7 1 5.5 1 1Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M15 15C10.5 15 9 13.5 9 9C13.5 9 15 10.5 15 15Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M1 15C5.5 15 7 13.5 7 9C2.5 9 1 10.5 1 15Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3Cdefs%3E%3CclipPath id='clip0_2356_5631'%3E%3Crect width='16' height='16' fill='white'\/%3E%3C\/clipPath%3E%3C\/defs%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uagb-block-766e2e1b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3cb459a7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-bc943d90 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Fundamentals of Sourcing &amp; Procurement PART-2<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">(Available both in Hard-Cover and Digital Downloadable PDF Versions)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-b953af16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-0923cdc6 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pt-2-1.png\" alt=\"fundamentals of procurement and sourcing part 2\" class=\"uag-image-3370\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"fundamentals of procurement and sourcing part 2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f925d46c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-6e596a8d uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Topics Covered<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-ee32773c uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Chapter 14<\/strong> : Sourcing Levers &amp; Sourcing Strategies<br><strong>Chapter 15<\/strong> : Auction Strategies &amp; Preparations<br><strong>Chapter 16<\/strong> : Execution Excellence, 6 -Sigma\/ DMAIC<br><strong>Chapter 17<\/strong> : Procurement Policy, Workflow, Authorization Matrix<br><strong>Chapter 18<\/strong> : KPIs and KRAs of Procurement Function&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 19<\/strong> : Category Research &amp; Category Knowledge Management<br><strong>Chapter 20<\/strong> : Master Data Management \u2013 Item Master with Dictionary Overview, Vendor Master &amp; Maintenance &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 21<\/strong> : Responsible Procurement : &nbsp; Procurement Ethics, Circular Economy, ESG, Sustainability Mandates, BRSR<br><strong>Chapter 22<\/strong> : Change Management<br><strong>Chapter 23<\/strong> : Cognitive Buying, Digital Procurement, RPA<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-d4e803ce\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-b3ba9613 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-sourcing-and-procurement-part2\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Hard cover<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-97890ce2 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-sourcing-procurement-part-2-ebook-pdf\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">e-book<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8cf32c58 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-53951f9f\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Part-2 of the book covers more advanced procurement topics like Sourcing Strategies, Category Management, Cognitive Buying and Digital Procurement and it also touches on a few general but extremely important topics like Sustainability and Change Management.<br>The book would add immense value to your knowledge and skills.<br>In both Part-1 &amp; Part-2, please soak yourself in the colour of the QTs (Cuties) as another unique feature added after every two chapters to give you a little extra as bonus.<br>Finally, do not miss the Appendix Section given at the end of Part 1 &amp; 2, that would bring more comprehensive coverage to make the recipe of Procurement more pleasing to the palette.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-mob uagb-block-22e6f633 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-dd64287b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-245da99d uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Fundamentals of Sourcing &amp; Procurement PART-2<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">(Available both in Hard-Cover and Digital Downloadable PDF Versions)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-52e6c6bf\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d5d6b5af wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pt-2-1.png\" alt=\"fundamentals of procurement and sourcing part 2\" class=\"uag-image-3370\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"fundamentals of procurement and sourcing part 2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cb8625dc\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-2c6164e0 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Topics Covered<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-cbd6ba6e uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Chapter 14<\/strong> : Sourcing Levers &amp; Sourcing Strategies<br><strong>Chapter 15<\/strong> : Auction Strategies &amp; Preparations<br><strong>Chapter 16<\/strong> : Execution Excellence, 6 -Sigma\/ DMAIC<br><strong>Chapter 17<\/strong> : Procurement Policy, Workflow, Authorization Matrix<br><strong>Chapter 18<\/strong> : KPIs and KRAs of Procurement Function&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 19<\/strong> : Category Research &amp; Category Knowledge Management<br><strong>Chapter 20<\/strong> : Master Data Management \u2013 Item Master with Dictionary Overview, Vendor Master &amp; Maintenance &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 21<\/strong> : Responsible Procurement : &nbsp; Procurement Ethics, Circular Economy, ESG, Sustainability Mandates, BRSR<br><strong>Chapter 22<\/strong> : Change Management<br><strong>Chapter 23<\/strong> : Cognitive Buying, Digital Procurement, RPA<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-e38eb51a\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-4e1f5ead wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-sourcing-and-procurement-part2\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Hard cover<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-b8ea8c8e wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-sourcing-procurement-part-2-ebook-pdf\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">e-book<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7bcaefcb alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0b22b10e\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Part-2 of the book covers more advanced procurement topics like Sourcing Strategies, Category Management, Cognitive Buying and Digital Procurement and it also touches on a few general but extremely important topics like Sustainability and Change Management.<br>The book would add immense value to your knowledge and skills.<br>In both Part-1 &amp; Part-2, please soak yourself in the colour of the QTs (Cuties) as another unique feature added after every two chapters to give you a little extra as bonus.<br>Finally, do not miss the Appendix Section given at the end of Part 1 &amp; 2, that would bring more comprehensive coverage to make the recipe of Procurement more pleasing to the palette.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-ddfc9825\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cg clip-path='url(%23clip0_2356_5631)'%3E%3Cpath d='M15 1C10.5 1 9 2.5 9 7C13.5 7 15 5.5 15 1Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1C5.5 1 7 2.5 7 7C2.5 7 1 5.5 1 1Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M15 15C10.5 15 9 13.5 9 9C13.5 9 15 10.5 15 15Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M1 15C5.5 15 7 13.5 7 9C2.5 9 1 10.5 1 15Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3Cdefs%3E%3CclipPath id='clip0_2356_5631'%3E%3Crect width='16' height='16' fill='white'\/%3E%3C\/clipPath%3E%3C\/defs%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uagb-block-adce5411 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-621e3c79\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-007ff47c uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><strong>Fundamentals of Production &amp; Operations Management<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">(Available in Digital Downloadable PDF Version; Hard Copy Version Coming Soon!)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-53575053\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3cab30ee wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_1185.png\" alt=\"img 1185\" class=\"uag-image-3893\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"img 1185\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e2e41a8a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-3e0e1906 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Topics Covered<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-ac378ec3 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Chapter 1<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Production &amp; Operations Management<br><strong>Chapter 2<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;History of Production &amp; Operations Management<br><strong>Chapter 3<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Design of Goods and Service&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 4<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Cost Structure &amp; Cost Drivers\u2019 Analysis&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 5<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 6<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Advanced Process Planning&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 7<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Facility Location &amp; Layout&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 8<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Production, Planning &amp; Control&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 9<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Demand Forecasting, MPS &amp; MRP&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter10<\/strong>: Quality Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 11<\/strong>: Employee Morale&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 12<\/strong>: Parameters for Measuring Performances &amp; Value Chain Model<br><strong>Chapter 13<\/strong>: Inventory Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 14<\/strong>: Logistics &amp; Supply Chain Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 15<\/strong>: Operation Strategies &amp; Technology Used in OM<br><strong>Chapter 16<\/strong>: Sustainability and Green Operations Management<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-5339670a\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-40f3994e wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-production-operations-management-ebook-pdf\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">e-book<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-543a4d11 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-7ad52ae6\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><em>Fundamentals of Production and Operations Management<\/em> <\/strong><\/strong>provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of how organizations can achieve operational excellence through effective management of people, processes, technology, and resources. The book covers key areas including operational excellence, AI in operations, production planning and control, quality management systems, and inventory management. With practical concepts, frameworks, and real-world perspectives, it helps readers understand how to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, cost competitiveness, and customer satisfaction. Designed for students, professionals, managers, and business leaders, this book serves as a valuable guide for building efficient, technology-enabled, resilient, and continuously improving operations in today\u2019s competitive business environment.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-mob uagb-block-4160f8a9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4c09b8ff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-bf749d2b uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><strong>Fundamentals of Production &amp; Operations Management<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">(Available in Digital Downloadable PDF Version; Hard Copy Version Coming Soon!)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-7b110770\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-f305b0a2 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_1185.png\" alt=\"img 1185\" class=\"uag-image-3893\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"img 1185\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0816d3d2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-98e8d0d8 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Topics Covered<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-59d88d6d uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Chapter 1<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Production &amp; Operations Management<br><strong>Chapter 2<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;History of Production &amp; Operations Management<br><strong>Chapter 3<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Design of Goods and Service&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 4<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Cost Structure &amp; Cost Drivers\u2019 Analysis&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 5<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 6<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Advanced Process Planning&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 7<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Facility Location &amp; Layout&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 8<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Production, Planning &amp; Control&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 9<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;Demand Forecasting, MPS &amp; MRP&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter10<\/strong>: Quality Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 11<\/strong>: Employee Morale&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 12<\/strong>: Parameters for Measuring Performances &amp; Value Chain Model<br><strong>Chapter 13<\/strong>: Inventory Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 14<\/strong>: Logistics &amp; Supply Chain Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Chapter 15<\/strong>: Operation Strategies &amp; Technology Used in OM<br><strong>Chapter 16<\/strong>: Sustainability and Green Operations Management<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-2a04490b\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-ddbcd8d6 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/fundamentals-of-production-operations-management-ebook-pdf\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">e-book<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2d221eee alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2de7636b\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><strong><em>Fundamentals of Production and Operations Management<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of how organizations can achieve operational excellence through effective management of people, processes, technology, and resources. The book covers key areas including operational excellence, AI in operations, production planning and control, quality management systems, and inventory management. With practical concepts, frameworks, and real-world perspectives, it helps readers understand how to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, cost competitiveness, and customer satisfaction. Designed for students, professionals, managers, and business leaders, this book serves as a valuable guide for building efficient, technology-enabled, resilient, and continuously improving operations in today\u2019s competitive business environment.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-a0c97c5f\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cg clip-path='url(%23clip0_2356_5631)'%3E%3Cpath d='M15 1C10.5 1 9 2.5 9 7C13.5 7 15 5.5 15 1Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1C5.5 1 7 2.5 7 7C2.5 7 1 5.5 1 1Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M15 15C10.5 15 9 13.5 9 9C13.5 9 15 10.5 15 15Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M1 15C5.5 15 7 13.5 7 9C2.5 9 1 10.5 1 15Z' stroke='black'\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3Cdefs%3E%3CclipPath id='clip0_2356_5631'%3E%3Crect width='16' height='16' fill='white'\/%3E%3C\/clipPath%3E%3C\/defs%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uagb-block-d4d25195 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c65a8f1e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-37f49bb0 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><strong><strong>A Practical Guide to ESG &amp; Green Finance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">(Available in Digital Downloadable PDF Version; Hard Copy Version Coming Soon!)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-06d995e5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-01d78abf wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_1184.png\" alt=\"img 1184\" class=\"uag-image-3894\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"img 1184\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ae52832a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-15c2e293 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Topics Covered<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-b29dc3da uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Chapter 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Introduction to Sustainability and Sustainable Development<br><strong>Chapter 2: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>ESG Concept &amp; Its Evolution; ESG for Entrepreneurs; Stakeholder Theory<br><strong>Chapter 3: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>United Nations SDGs; ESG Drivers &amp; Global Trends; Business Cases for ESG<br><strong>Chapter 4:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>History of Packaging Industry; Plastic Types &amp; Properties; Plastic Recycling &amp; Industry Overview<br><strong>Chapter 5: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Environmental Pillar of ESG: Climate Change and Corporate Response; Carbon Emissions and Carbon Footprint; Renewable Energy and Energy Transition<br><strong>Chapter 6: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Circular Economy; Case Study: Patagonia&#8217;s Sustainability Practices; Waste and Water Management<br><strong>Chapter 7: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Social Pillar of ESG: Human Capital Management; Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion (DEI); Case Study: ITC&#8217;s Sustainability &amp; Social Responsibility Initiatives<br><strong>Chapter 8: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Employee Health and Safety; Human Rights and Ethical Supply Chains; Community Engagement &amp; Social Impact<br><strong>Chapter 9: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Governance Pillar of ESG: Corporate Governance Framework; Board Structure and Independence; Ethics, Transparency and Accountability<br><strong>Chapter10:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Anti-Corruption and Compliance; ESG Risk Assessment and Management; Materiality Assessment; Practical Exercise: Analysis of Sustainability Reports of Listed Companies<br><strong>Chapter 11: &nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>ESG Reporting Frameworks: BRSR; IFRS S1 and IFRS S2; GRI Standards; SASB Framework; ESG Ratings and ESG Scorecards; Case Study: Volkswagen Emissions Scandal<br><strong>Chapter 12: &nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Important Definitions &amp; Mandates: 12Rs of Zero Waste; Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Global Recycled Standards (GRS); Ocean-Bound Plastics<br><strong>Chapter 13: &nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Green Finance &amp; Sustainable Finance Ecosystem: Introduction to Green Finance; Sustainable Finance Ecosystem; ESG Investing and Responsible Investing; Impact Investing<br><strong>Chapter 14: &nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Financial Instruments for Green Finance: Green Bonds &amp; Sustainability-Linked Bonds; Case Study \u2013 Green Bond Issuance in India; Green Loans and Climate Finance; Carbon Markets &amp; Carbon Credits; Case Study \u2013 ESG Funds Performance Analysis<br><strong>Chapter 15: &nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Sustainable Mutual Funds &amp; ESG Funds: ESG Integration in Portfolio Management; Sustainable Mutual Funds and ESG Funds; Future of Sustainable Finance<br><strong>Chapter 16: &nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Monetizing Plastic Riddance to Fulfil Sustainability Goals: Plastic Credits Introduction and Global View; Plastic Exchange; Repurpose Plastic Credits; Plastic Coin<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-68ff158e\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-375369a0 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/home\/product\/a-practical-guide-to-esg-green-finance-ebook-pdf-copy\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">e-book<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M96 0C107.5 0 117.4 8.19 119.6 19.51L121.1 32H541.8C562.1 32 578.3 52.25 572.6 72.66L518.6 264.7C514.7 278.5 502.1 288 487.8 288H170.7L179.9 336H488C501.3 336 512 346.7 512 360C512 373.3 501.3 384 488 384H159.1C148.5 384 138.6 375.8 136.4 364.5L76.14 48H24C10.75 48 0 37.25 0 24C0 10.75 10.75 0 24 0H96zM128 464C128 437.5 149.5 416 176 416C202.5 416 224 437.5 224 464C224 490.5 202.5 512 176 512C149.5 512 128 490.5 128 464zM512 464C512 490.5 490.5 512 464 512C437.5 512 416 490.5 416 464C416 437.5 437.5 416 464 416C490.5 416 512 437.5 512 464z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c0eca530 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-671d66c5\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The book<strong> <em>\u201cA Practical Guide to ESG &amp; Green Finance\u201d<\/em><\/strong>  has been developed to provide professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, finance practitioners and students with a structured and practical understanding of the rapidly evolving world of sustainability, ESG and sustainable finance.<br>The book begins by establishing the foundations of sustainability and sustainable development, explaining the evolution of ESG and its growing importance. It explores the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), key ESG drivers and global trends, while examining the business case for integrating ESG into organizational strategy.<br>A distinctive feature of the book is its practical exploration of the packaging and plastics ecosystem.<br>The book explains the three fundamental pillars of ESG Environmental, Social and Governance and dives deeper into how each pillar influences organisational performance, risk management, stakeholder relationships and long-term sustainability.<br>A central theme of the book is the connection between sustainability and finance. The book provides an introduction to the green finance and sustainable finance ecosystem. The book provides an introduction to the green finance and sustainable finance ecosystem, explores key financial instruments and explains how ESG considerations can be integrated into financial and investment decisions.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-mob uagb-block-b40d17d2 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-83a44ebe\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-610856bf uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><strong><strong><strong>A Practical Guide to ESG &amp; Green Finance<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">(Available in Digital Downloadable PDF Version; Hard Copy Version Coming Soon!)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-7d1c9270\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-7fdaad4b wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacelms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_1184.png\" alt=\"img 1184\" class=\"uag-image-3894\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"img 1184\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1ce3c636\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-8a201896 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Topics Covered<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-0652246b uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Chapter 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Introduction to Sustainability and Sustainable Development<br><strong>Chapter 2: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>ESG Concept &amp; Its Evolution; ESG for Entrepreneurs; Stakeholder Theory<br><strong>Chapter 3: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>United Nations SDGs; ESG Drivers &amp; Global Trends; Business Cases for ESG<br><strong>Chapter 4:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>History of Packaging Industry; Plastic Types &amp; Properties; Plastic Recycling &amp; Industry Overview<br><strong>Chapter 5: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Environmental Pillar of ESG: Climate Change and Corporate Response; Carbon Emissions and Carbon Footprint; Renewable Energy and Energy Transition<br><strong>Chapter 6: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Circular Economy; Case Study: Patagonia&#8217;s Sustainability Practices; Waste and Water Management<br><strong>Chapter 7: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Social Pillar of ESG: Human Capital Management; Diversity, Equity &amp; 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