Description:
Going beyond the usual supply chain text, Principles of Supply Chain Management not only details the individual components of the supply chain but also illustrates how the pieces must come together for an effective supply chain. Providing the logic behind why supply chain management is essential, the text examines how supply chains are evolving, looks ahead to future developments, and also:
Provides a balanced look at supply chains with a focus on where it needs to be—the customer
Describes the forward supply chain (from the supplier to the customer) and the reverse supply chain (recycling)
Reviews contemporary sustainability concepts including triple bottom line, cradle-to-grave, and cradle-to-cradle
Includes extensive discussions on retailing, distribution, and manufacturing topics
Details supply chain flows of physical goods, information, and funds
Highlights the need for coordinated change in technology, infrastructure, and cultures among supply chain members
Focusing on the customer and working backwards from the point of distribution all the way back to the point of origin, including the extractive industries of mining and agriculture, the text provides numerous examples and case histories to outline a proven approach for achieving effective supply chain integration. This self-contained resource provides readers with a realistic appraisal of the state of the art in supply chain management and the understanding needed to build and manage effective supply chains in a wide-range of industries. Most importantly, it emphasizes the need for building and maintaining cooperation and collaboration among all members of the supply chain.
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