Supply Chain Management Best Practices

Author : David Blanchard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470531884

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Supply Chain Management Best Practices by David Blanchard Pdf

Learn what it takes to develop and have a "best-in-class" supply chain This new edition shows you how to build supply chains that work by illustrating how leading companies are doing it. Identifying world-class supply chains in more than a dozen different industries and explaining in detail how these companies got to where they are, this essential book reveals the proven strategies, solutions, and performance metrics used by leading companies to design their extended enterprises. Identifies proven strategies, solutions, and performance metrics for supply chain management best practice benchmarks Shows how to manage supply chains in a global marketplace and how to choose third-party providers New edition includes new chapters on green supply chains and lean supply chains, and expanded analysis of emerging technologies Includes coverage of supply chain metrics, planning and forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, transportation, globalization, customer service, collaboration, security, and workforce management Written by the Editorial Director of Penton Media's Supply Chain Group and a Contributing Editor to IndustryWeek magazine It also offers guidance on the latest technology, green supply chains, going lean, how to choose third-party logistics providers, and how to manage the supply chain in a global environment.

Author : Sadia Samar Ali,Rajbir Kaur,Jose Antonio Marmolejo Saucedo
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781787562158

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Best Practices in Green Supply Chain Management by Sadia Samar Ali,Rajbir Kaur,Jose Antonio Marmolejo Saucedo Pdf

Best Practices in Green Supply Chain Management uses present case studies from the Indian and Mexican manufacturing industries to offer new insights on the challenges of integrating environmental awareness into supply chain management operations in developing countries.

Author : Chuck Munson
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780133367294

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The Supply Chain Management Casebook by Chuck Munson Pdf

30 up-to-date case studies illuminate every aspect of modern supply chain management • Risk management, analytics, global supply chain issues, and much more • Innovative processes, technologies, strategies, and tactics • An indispensable resource for both students and practitioners This casebook brings together 30 focused cases addressing virtually every aspect of supply chain management, from procurement to warehousing, strategy to risk management, IT to supplier selection and ethics. A global team of contributors presents key challenges in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to fashion and previews issues ranging from the “limits of lean” to the potential of 3-D printing. Cases vary in length and complexity, offering maximum flexibility to both instructors and readers; a convenient table provides fast access to specific topics. Qualitative cases are supported by relevant discussion questions and sample responses; quantitative cases are supported by completed numerical solutions, and, where applicable, associated spreadsheets.

Author : John Gattorna
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351897525

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Strategic Supply Chain Alignment by John Gattorna Pdf

Supply chain performance will be a key indicator of overall corporate success into the next century. This book, edited by logistics and supply chain expert John Gattorna, and with international contributions, presents unpublished material on next generation thinking about the management of the supply chain. Based on the recently developed strategic alignment model it shows how external market dynamics, the company’s strategic response, and internal capability must be aligned if competitive advantage is to be achieved. Supply chain management is a strategic challenge demanding top level management attention. This book tackles the subject at that strategic level to help companies reposition their supply chains successfully. The book then offers the vital link between strategy setting and implementation, providing comprehensive coverage of the main areas of execution, and making it an essential compendium on all aspects of the subject. With case studies from major organizations from around the world, it is a ’must’ read for anyone wishing to be at the forefront of international supply chain management thinking. Strategic Supply Chain Alignment brings together for the first time the world’s leading logistics professionals, management consultants and academics to offer their insights and experiences on the latest supply chain management techniques. This collection of previously unpublished material offers the reader a unique opportunity to identify the hot issues, discover emerging strategies and uncover key industry and market perspectives. Divided into five sections which reflect the important components of the strategic alignment model, the book covers: The market: Customer value creation and segmentation, and the rationale behind the integration of supply with demand. Strategic response: Considers channel strategy, supply chain configuration and operations and distribution management. Culture: Adopting organization options which focus on delivering.

Author : Andrew Cox
Publisher : Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0273662708

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Supply Chain Management by Andrew Cox Pdf

In the last ten years, a revolution has occurred in the way in which companies manage their business strategy and its operational delivery. Called Supply Chain Management (SCM), it is a strategic business model that has been developed in response to increasing global competitive pressures. Many companies have already chosen to outsource all "non-essential" activities (transforming them from fixed to variable costs), to re-focus on their core competencies. And while this type of outsourcing plays well with investors in the short-term, the solution that it offers is only a temporary one - unless it is accompanied by a robust SCM strategy. This is because much of the value offered by companies to their customers is generated externally by the company's suppliers. So, if the company is unable to manage or develop its suppliers or if the suppliers fail to perform, the company's performance is affected too. Evidence suggests that for those firms who are prepared to develop SCM strategies, the payback in terms of competitive advantage and cost reduction can be considerable. In recent years, companies as diverse as IBM, Wal-Mart, Toyota and Dell have all undergone nothing short of a supply chain revolution and today, all regard supply chain management as an essential part of their overall business strategy. This briefing offers a practical working guide to help you and your organisation implement a robust and effective supply chain management approach. Extensive case study material illustrates what should - and should not - be done so that strategic and operational targets can be achieved. This briefing discusses the six key steps in effective SCM: Focus on core competencies Outsource all non-core competencies Align demand and supply: consolidate all similar activities into category management Rationalise the supply base and create strategic alliances with key suppliers Develop long-term supply chain relationships and optimise through e-business technology Undertake proactive supplier and supply chain development

Author : Balkan Cetinkaya,Richard Cuthbertson,Graham Ewer,Thorsten Klaas-Wissing,Wojciech Piotrowicz,Christoph Tyssen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642120237

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management by Balkan Cetinkaya,Richard Cuthbertson,Graham Ewer,Thorsten Klaas-Wissing,Wojciech Piotrowicz,Christoph Tyssen Pdf

This book focuses on the need to develop sustainable supply chains - economically, environmentally and socially. This book is not about a wish list of impractical choices, but the reality of decisions faced by all those involved in supply chain management today. Our definition of sustainable supply chains is not restricted to so-called "green" supply chains, but recognises that in order to be truly sustainable, supply chains must operate within a realistic financial structure, as well as contribute value to our society. Supply chains are not sustainable unless they are realistically funded and valued. Thus, a real definition of sustainable supply chain management must take account of all relevant economic, social and environmental issues. This book contains examples from a wide range of real-life case studies, and synthesizes the learnings from these many different situations to provide the fundamental building blocks at the centre of successful logistics and supply chain management.

Author : Colleen Crum,George E. Palmatier
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-06-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781932159011

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Demand Management Best Practices by Colleen Crum,George E. Palmatier Pdf

Effective demand management is becoming critical to acompany's profitability. Demand Management BestPractices: Process, Principles, and Collaborationprovides best practice solutions that will improveoverall business performance for supply chain partnersand all functions within a company impacted by the demandmanagement process. The ......

Author : Ken Cottrill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01
Category : Business logistics
ISBN : 158673380X

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Supply Chain Management Best Practices by Ken Cottrill Pdf

Author : CSCMP,Robert Frankel
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780133448771

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The Definitive Guide to Supply Chain Best Practices by CSCMP,Robert Frankel Pdf

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) brings together state-of-the-art supply chain management case studies to help readers systematically identify challenges, evaluate solutions, plan implementation, and prepare for the future. Commissioned by CSCMP, these realistic, fact-based cases are written by world-renowned experts, and reflect the full complexity of modern supply chain/demand chain/logistics management. Coverage includes: supply chain collaboration, advanced forecasting, management of inventory through cash-to-cash cycles, transportation optimization, and many other topics. Readers are effectively challenged to evaluate each scenario and identify the responses most likely to succeed. As they do so, they will encounter the field’s newest best practices. Even more important, they will learn how to integrate a wide array of functional activities, from forecasting and demand planning through order fulfillment and post-sales service. Using these cases, students and professionals will become familiar with a far wider range of scenarios – enabling them to solve more problems, succeed in new environments, and prepare for faster career growth. This book will be a valuable resource for operations managers, supply chain managers, production and inventory managers and planners, demand planners and managers, supply managers, logistics managers, transportation managers, students in graduate programs in OM and SCM, and professionals in related certification programs.

Author : Colin Scott,Henriette Lundgren,Paul Thompson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319771854

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Guide to Supply Chain Management by Colin Scott,Henriette Lundgren,Paul Thompson Pdf

This essential guide brings supply chain theory to life. Intended for readers with a business interest in supply chain management, the book covers the key topics in eleven chapters, including planning, sourcing, making, delivering and returning, as well as strategy, people, finance, customer service and outsourcing. Each chapter starts with a brief summary and learning objectives that guide the reader through the text. This second edition also explores digital, sustainability and innovation impacts on today’s global supply chains. The book is written in a clear and simple way, featuring a variety of figures, tables and recommendations for further reading. The respective chapters conclude with real-life case studies from different companies, illustrating best practices. In the course of their work, the authors have met professionals all over the world who are passionate about their business achievements. By including their vivid examples, the guide brings theory to life, enabling readers to understand and embrace the concepts and ideas presented. Colin Scott, Henriette Lundgren and Paul Thompson are experts in supply chain management and have worked with practitioners in businesses across the globe. Endorsement: This guide is a really useful reminder of what good practice is and how it should be applied within supply chain management. The book is relevant for students of supply chain management and professional practitioners alike. This book offers an invaluable guide to understanding the specific dynamics of your supply chain and the fundamentals underpinning it. It provides the framework for delivering a supply chain strategy based upon recognised best practice. Martin McCourt, CEO, Dyson Limited .

Author : Mamun Habib
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business logistics
ISBN : 1634840968

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Supply Chain Management by Mamun Habib Pdf

Supply Chain Management (SCM) has been widely researched in numerous application domains during the last few decades. Despite the popularity of SCM research and applications, there remains considerable confusion as to the clarity of its meaning. There are several attempts made by researchers and practitioners to appropriately define SCM and its challenges. This book entitled Supply Chain Management: Practices, Applications and Challenges is comprised of eleven chapters. Chapter One entails strategic supply chain partnerships which can have dramatic effects on a firm's financial success. Certainly, partnering at both production and sales levels can help to shorten the supply chain and lower costs on the entire production process of a company. Chapter Two highlights global outsourcingalso known as off-shoringand explains the issues of off-shoring. This chapter explains global outsourcing, past and present trends, and lessons learned from the US perspective based on US companies that have various outsourcing issues. In Chapter Three, a decision model is developed aiming to optimise the costs related to the shipment of goods from one or more suppliers to the wholesaler. That model is able to provide expert advice to support the decision to be made by the wholesaler, taking into consideration all the expected costs and achieve the minimisation of total logistics costs. Chapter Four allows readers to explore the ways location can contribute to success or struggle through the evaluation of location strategies. In Chapter Five, the balanced resilience framework for the management of supply chain performance is introduced based on an outline and an evaluation of the prevalent focused frameworks (e.g. agile, resilient, and lean SCM) as well as blended frameworks (i.e. leagile, anti-fragile, and sustainable SCM). An increasing pressure to invest in renewable energy sources is getting high priority due to alarming global warming, pollution and skyrocketing prices of the conventional energy sources. In Chapter Six, HOMER software, an implementation of renewable energy sources, has been used to perform simulations of hybrid systems for street-lighting applications. Chapter Seven depicts some of the more common approaches to strategic competitive advantage via the successful tools associated with outsourcing. Continued outsourcing activities will better their business strategy, even with increasing pressure from both the government and unions as difficult decisions and possible job shifts lie ahead in a world of increasing income disparity. Chapter Eight describes the different stages of the cement manufacturing process in India. The strategies of Green Supply Chain Management are defined clearly for evaluating cement industrial process analysis. In Chapter Nine, three frameworksparticularly the ranking, the portfolio, and the nexus frameworksare outlined for the effective and efficient handling of interconnected conflicts. Chapter Ten illustrates how an organisation has grown at unprecedented rate for the last few decades by utilising the best practices in supply chain management. Finally, Chapter Eleven demonstrates the development of a spreadsheet-based simulation package, which supports the analysis of inventory policies in a four-stage serial supply chain.

Author : CSCMP,Brian J. Gibson,Joe B. Hanna,C. Clifford Defee,Haozhe Chen
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780133453942

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The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management by CSCMP,Brian J. Gibson,Joe B. Hanna,C. Clifford Defee,Haozhe Chen Pdf

Master supply chain management concepts, components, principles, processes, interactions, and best practices: all the knowledge you need to start designing, implementing, and managing modern supply chains! The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management brings together all the knowledge you need to help companies gain competitive advantage from supply chains. Co-written by a leading supply chain expert and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), this reference provides up-to-the-minute insight into the roles of supply chain management in improving customer service, reducing costs, and improving financial performance. Clearly and concisely, it introduces modern supply chain management best practices that have been proven to work in organizations of many sizes, types, and industries. For all supply chain and operations managers and students; and for other professionals who either practice in the field or work closely with practitioners to solve business problems.

Author : D K Agarwal
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0230328725

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Supply Chain Management:Strategy, Cases and Best Practices by D K Agarwal Pdf

In real terms, competition no longer exists between products and firms but between supply chain architectures of firms. In other words, supply chain management has become a critical strategic weapon to outperform in the fiercely global competitive market

Author : Richard J. Sherman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118314449

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Supply Chain Transformation by Richard J. Sherman Pdf

Achieve best practices in supply chain management Much is being written about global supply chain and sourcing options emerging in today's marketplace. Transforming supply chain management to achieve operations excellence is a mandate for many companies globally. Supply Chain Transformation walks you through this potentially difficult process and gets you started on the journey. Much more than just a how-to book, it's a why-to book that is as compelling for any business person as it is for supply chain management professionals. This book provides an invaluable road map to companies looking to transform their supply chains and organizations to achieve best practice results, beginning with guidance on how to make the case for change. Change is inevitable; growth is optional. Includes real world cases and illustrations Offers a step-by-step road map to transforming your supply chain Explains how to obtain "senior management" commitment to transformation Covers sourcing, production, and logistics process integration points with product development, marketing, sales, and finance processes as well as emerging technologies (RFID, Cloud computing, telematics, ERP, GPS/LBS & others) One of the biggest hurdles to supply chain transformation is overcoming a culture that is resistant to change. Supply Chain Transformation helps you understand the cultural resistance and evaluate where change is needed most, and then develop the game plan for overcoming resistance to achieve best practice results.

Author : Marc Helmold,Brian Terry
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030686963

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Operations and Supply Management 4.0 by Marc Helmold,Brian Terry Pdf

Fierce competition, globalisation and the permanent liberalisation of markets have changed the face of supply chains and operations drastically. Companies, which want to survive in a hostile environment, must establish the optimum combination of supply and operations. This book provides a holistic and practical approach to operations management 4.0 and supply management 4.0. It combines operations and supply best practices across the value chain. It explains comprehensively, how these new paradigms enable companies to concentrate on value-adding activities and processes to achieve a long-term sustainable and competitive advantage. The book contains a variety of best practices, industry examples and case studies. Focusing on best-in-class examples, the book offers the ideal guide for any enterprise in operations and supply in order to achieve a competitive advantage across all business functions focusing on value-adding activities.