This text takes a strategic, managerial, and cross-functional view of supply chain management, enabling managers to participate in the vision and implementation of world-class supply chain networks. To achieve this, the book introduces a Supply Chain Roadmap process model as a guiding framework for designing and implementing integrated supply chains. Students gain the knowledge and analytical tools to perform analysis and act as change agents within their organizations.
1.Supply Chain Roadmap
2.Chapter Layout
3.Real-world, Global Examples.
Textual material is demonstrated through the discussion of modern, relatable corporations.
4.Running Opening Story. At the beginning of each chapter, these vignettes help students see the challenges managers face as they seek to implement a winning supply chain strategy.
5.End-of-Chapter Cases.
These cases highlight critical strategic decisions, practices and tools required to achieve supply chain success.
6.Quantitative Supplements.
7.Author Experience - Blend of Research and Consulting Experience.
The authors are active teachers, consultants, case writers, and researchers in a variety of areas including supply chain management, cost analysis, logistics, global business, and supply chain integration. They have worked with supply chain leaders across a variety of industries around the world and published over 200 articles in these areas.
8.A New Spin