‘Dynamic Supply Chains is a masterpiece in the field of supply chain management’
Dr Rakesh Singh, Chairman, Institute of Supply Chain Management, India
Dynamic supply chains are at the heart of your business. You need to get them right.
Are your supply chains equipped to compete for a faster, more flexible future? Supply chains are not just part of your in many ways they are your business. They are made up of living, active people, and to really get supply chains right you need to capture the dynamism that people can bring to the flow of goods and services, both inside and outside your business. In this third edition of Dynamic Supply Chains, renowned international expert John Gattorna gives you a practical and effective new model for supply chains that will help you get closer to your customers and suppliers, and set your business on a new path to growth. John’s ‘outside-in’ philosophy is based on ‘Design Thinking’ principles, underpinned by business analytics, visualization, and the passion to get things done. This is indeed, supply chains by design.
Long and arduous as a read, but worthwhile nonetheless. Many good concepts related to, not only supply chain realignment, but business principles as well. Based on the authors research and theorization, many worthwhile tenets related to strategic supply chain management.
So this is my assessment of this book Dynamic Supply chains by John Gattorna according to my 6 criteria: 1. Related to practice - 4 stars 2. It prevails important - 4 stars 3. I agree with the read - 5 stars 4. not difficult to read (as for non English native) - 4 stars 5. too long and boring story or every sentence is interesting - 3 stars 6. Learning opportunity - 5 stars 7. Dry and uninspired style of writing - Smooth style with humouristic and fun parts - 2 stars