Managing Supply Chains: A Logistics Approach [with Student CD]

by John J. Coyle, C. John Langley

The ninth edition refined its focus on the supply chain approach by blending logistics theory with practical applications and includes updated material on the latest technology, transportation regulations, pricing, and other issues. Each chapter opens with "Supply Chain Profiles" vignettes introducing students to real-world companies, people, and events. New and updated "On the Line" boxed features are applied examples providing students with hands-on managerial experience of the chapter's topics. "Supply Chain Technology" boxes appear throughout the text, helping students relate technological developments to supply chain management concepts and logistics practices while taking in consideration global changes. Short Cases at the end of each chapter are updated and build on what students have learned in the chapter.

652 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had a really hard time keeping myself focused and interested while reading this book. After reading about two chapters I figured out that as long as I studied the professor's provided slides and paid attention in class, I didn't even have to read the text- so I didn't :-)

[Khoo Beverly]

I need it.

[Angie Tan]

greats!