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Essentials of Supply Chain Management
The bestselling guide to the field, updated with the latest innovations
Essentials of Supply Chain Management is the definitive guide to the field, providing both broad coverage and necessary detail from a practical, real-world perspective. From clear explanation of fundamental concepts to insightful discussion of supply chain innovation, this book offers students and professionals a comprehensive introduction with immediately-applicable understanding. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the current state of the field, with coverage of the latest technologies and new case studies that illustrate critical concepts in action. Organized for easy navigation and ease-of-use, this invaluable guide also serves as a quick reference for managers in the field seeking tips and techniques for maximizing efficiency and turning the supply chain into a source of competitive advantage.
The supply chain underpins the entire structure of manufacturing and retailing. Well-run, it can help a company become a global behemoth—or, if poorly-managed, it can sink a company before the product ever sees the light of day. The supply chain involves many moving parts, constantly-changing variables, and a network of other business that may have different priorities and interests—keeping it all running smoothly is a complex, but immensely powerful skill. This book takes you inside the supply chain to show you what you need to know.
Understand the fundamental concepts behind supply chain management Learn how supply chains work, and how to measure their performance Explore the ways in which innovation is improving supply chains around the world Examine the supply chain as a source of competitive advantage Whether you’re at the front or the back of your supply chain, your business is affected by every other company and event in the chain. Deep understanding and a host of practical skills are required to accurately predict, react to, and manage the ever-changing stream of events that could potentially disrupt the flow. Essentials of Supply Chain Management prepares you to take on the challenge and succeed.
Essentials of Supply Chain Management is the definitive guide to the field, providing both broad coverage and necessary detail from a practical, real-world perspective. From clear explanation of fundamental concepts to insightful discussion of supply chain innovation, this book offers students and professionals a comprehensive introduction with immediately-applicable understanding. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the current state of the field, with coverage of the latest technologies and new case studies that illustrate critical concepts in action. Organized for easy navigation and ease-of-use, this invaluable guide also serves as a quick reference for managers in the field seeking tips and techniques for maximizing efficiency and turning the supply chain into a source of competitive advantage.
The supply chain underpins the entire structure of manufacturing and retailing. Well-run, it can help a company become a global behemoth—or, if poorly-managed, it can sink a company before the product ever sees the light of day. The supply chain involves many moving parts, constantly-changing variables, and a network of other business that may have different priorities and interests—keeping it all running smoothly is a complex, but immensely powerful skill. This book takes you inside the supply chain to show you what you need to know.
Understand the fundamental concepts behind supply chain management Learn how supply chains work, and how to measure their performance Explore the ways in which innovation is improving supply chains around the world Examine the supply chain as a source of competitive advantage Whether you’re at the front or the back of your supply chain, your business is affected by every other company and event in the chain. Deep understanding and a host of practical skills are required to accurately predict, react to, and manage the ever-changing stream of events that could potentially disrupt the flow. Essentials of Supply Chain Management prepares you to take on the challenge and succeed.
355 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 27, 2002
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May 20, 2020
A very well written work on the basics of a supply chain. Moreover, the author gives very thorough instructions on how to create your own e-commerce undertaking, starting from the business plan, cost and benefit analysis, implementation of a project.
November 27, 2017
I think this book was a great beginners introduction into supply chain management. A lot of the basics of supply chain remind me of computer programing, creating modular flexible systems. A good guideline of how to examine your business as a whole and see which parts need improving.
July 3, 2011
great book for college students working towards a supply chain career
June 8, 2024
This book provided a very detailed overview of Supply Chain Management. The 5 pillars of SCM - Production, Inventory, Location, Transportation and Information are extensively discussed in the book along with the interconnection between each of them.
The book also talks about the four main categories - Plan, Source, Make and Deliver and the tradeoffs that we must choose on in each of these. Concepts like EOQ, Bullwhip effect, and the major kinds of markets are all intriguing topics that the author explains pretty well.
I definitely got what I wanted to know about SCM from this book.
The book also talks about the four main categories - Plan, Source, Make and Deliver and the tradeoffs that we must choose on in each of these. Concepts like EOQ, Bullwhip effect, and the major kinds of markets are all intriguing topics that the author explains pretty well.
I definitely got what I wanted to know about SCM from this book.
July 12, 2022
Even as some technological references are dated (the first edition is from 2011), it gives a very solid basis for understanding supply chains and their management. I especially enjoyed the case studies and interviews/features with experts in the field.
January 6, 2019
Dry, very basic.
February 12, 2019
Great book!!
The development of the book through the chapters seems quite logical and understanding. Excellent approach of the autor regarding the vision of an entire supply chain.
The development of the book through the chapters seems quite logical and understanding. Excellent approach of the autor regarding the vision of an entire supply chain.
April 18, 2022
A great introduction to supply chain and modern practices in inventory management
December 23, 2012
excellent high level coverage of the contemporary Supply Chain management. Every operating manager will find this very informative. recommended.
May 20, 2016
Well written easy to understand.
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