The latest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies to stay current in supply chain management Presenting the core concepts and techniques of supply chain management in a clear, concise and easily readable style, the Third Edition of Essentials of Supply Chain Management outlines the most crucial tenets and concepts of supply chain management. Shows how to utilize technology to boost efficiency and responsivenessIntroduces new material on the latest technology and practices available for supply chain managementOffers new cases and executive interviews throughout the bookWritten by author of Business in the Cloud: What Every Business Needs to Know about Cloud Computing Creating an effective supply chain is key to staying ahead in today's complex market. The Third Edition provides the tools, guidance, and examples to help maximize business performance and create competitive advantage.
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? This practical guide describes how the supply chain operates and discusses the issues and techniques that are relevant for companies seeking to improve the management of their supply chains.
Book Manifesto ix Preface xiii Chapter 1 Key Concepts of Supply Chain Management 1 Chapter 2 Supply Chain Operations: Planning and Sourcing 39 Chapter 3 Supply Chain Operations: Making and Delivering 75 Chapter 4 Using Information Technology 109 Chapter 5 Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance 147 Chapter 6 Supply Chain Coordination 183 Chapter 7 Supply Chain Innovation for the Real-Time Economy 213 Chapter 8 Defining Supply Chain Opportunities 241 Chapter 9 Creating Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage 273 Chapter 10 The Promise of the Real-Time Supply Chain 307 About the Author 323 Index 325
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780470942185
Publisert
2011-08-12
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Vekt
434 gr
Høyde
228 mm
Bredde
154 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
332

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Biographical note

Michael H. Hugos is an author, speaker, and principal at Center for Systems Innovation [c4si]. He works with clients to find elegant solutions to complex problems with focus in supply chains, business intelligence, and new business ventures. He spent six years as CIO of a national distribution organization developing a suite of supply chain and e-business systems and earned the CIO 100 Award and Computerworld's Premier 100 Award. Other books of his include Business Agility and Business in the Cloud, both from Wiley.