Book Review by Ed Fern
Editor’s Note: Quentin Fleming literally wrote the book on Earned Value
Management. Now, asapm member Ed Fern provides us with a short overview of
Quentin’s latest book on Project Procurement Management.
Quentin Fleming’s latest book, Project Procurement Management: Contracting,
Subcontracting, Teaming is the definitive guidebook to the outsourcing of project
work.
As the expert in this field, Fleming speaks clearly and simply about topics
that many find complex and confusing. Few projects are undertaken that do not
involve significant procurements. Project managers must often
serve as contract administrators. Fleming equips us with the information we
need
to go the extra mile and ensure that the whole of the outsourcing process is
carried out in ways that contribute to, rather than detract from, project success.
His approach is systematic and thorough. The possibilities for unintended consequences
are meticulously dissected and laid to rest.
Fleming has made good use his experience in writing seven earlier books. Project
Procurement Management is a triumph of clarity. I highly recommend this book
available by visiting Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International
at https://www.aacei.org/bookstore/welcome.shtml.
(Editor’s note: I clicked
on New Books and Publications, near the top of the page, then found Quentin’s
book about halfway down the list).
— Edward J. Fern, MS, PMP
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