As globalization and internationalization efforts intensify, companies are faced with even greater challenges to manage the supply chain of their products and services, including various uncertainties that are political, environmental, economic, social, and technological. Having knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM) can assist companies in increasing the competitiveness within their global supply chain network. Updated with recent changes in concepts, technology, and practice, this fourth edition of Managing the Global Supply Chain offers a wide range of theories and constructs that are at the core of SCM, such inter-organizational relationships * information systems * distribution * production * innovation * procurement * sustainability * service * measurement systems * strategy * planning * and more. The book also includes illustrative cases to portray how companies deal with particular supply chain management issues. [ Business, Supply Chain Management]
Herbert Kotzab Poradie kníh (chronologicky)




Managing the Global Supply Chain
- 459 stránok
- 17 hodin čítania
The world today faces global competition. The supply chain is a vital part of the globalization process. Presenting a global view of the scope and complexity of supply chain management, this book reflects the rapid change that has taken place within the supply chain and its environment. This third edition has been fully updated with recent changes in concepts, technology, and practice. Integration and collaboration are keywords in future competition. Firms must be agile and lean at the same time. The book gives an insightful overview of the conceptual foundations of the global supply chain, as well as current examples of the best practice of managing supply chains in a global context.