"While this text's original structure and philosophy have been kept intact, in this edition the authors place an increasing importance on finding or developing effective frameworks that illustrate today's important supply chain issues. At the same time, motivated by new industry developments, they have added new material on a variety of topics, while increasing the coverage of others. Additionally, the authors continue to provide state-of-the-art models, concepts, and solution methods that are important for the design, control, operation, and management of supply chain systems."--BOOK JACKET.
This book about Supply Chain Management gives a good overview about SCM. I was forced to read it for school and hated it in the beginning but as soon as you get used to the special terms it gets a bit easier to read. Although it's still difficult.
Although this more than 20 years old, I still found it extremely useful specially understanding the core concepts of supply chain. Definitely a must read for the supply chain enthusiasts, regardless of their backgrounds.
The case studies are pretty much helpful, it's got some technical hypothesis and practices calculations and procedures, its an overall great book for introducing the reader to the supply chain, though its got little to offer about logistics systems, the inventory and procurement branches are really really helpful
Includes lots of real-life examples, but it is not an easy book to read even if it is practically-focused (vs theoretical). I'd like to know if a more introductory text is available on this subject.
The book indeed covers advanced topics about supply chain management. It's really helpful and elaborate. The case studies are helpful too. I should re-read this book again whenever needed.
I was forced to read it for school and hated it in the beginning but as soon as you get used to the special terms it gets a bit easier to read, Although it's still difficult.