The latest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologiesto stay current in supply chain management
Presenting the core concepts and techniques of supply chainmanagement in a clear, concise and easily readable style, the Third Edition of Essentials of Supply Chain Management outlines the mostcrucial tenets and concepts of supply chain management.
* Shows how to utilize technology to boost efficiency andresponsiveness
* Introduces new material on the latest technology and practicesavailable for supply chain management
* Offers new cases and executive interviews throughout thebook
* Written 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 intoday’s complex market. The Third Edition provides the tools, guidance, and examples to help maximize business performance andcreate competitive advantage.
Table of Content
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 Economy213
Chapter 8 Defining Supply Chain Opportunities 241
Chapter 9 Creating Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage273
Chapter 10 The Promise of the Real-Time Supply Chain 307
About the Author 323
Index 325
About the author
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.
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