Download or read book International Purchasing Handbook written by James M. Ashley and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains current practices used in international purchasing to bypass intermediaries and deal directly with foreign suppliers. The text discusses what to do, includes real-life case studies, and uses charts and checklists to organize information. It also discusses using the Internet.