Strategic supply chain management
Title:
Strategic supply chain management
Author:
Ramgovind, Priya, editor.
ISBN:
9780627043635
Edition:
Second edition
Physical Description:
xx, 418 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Contents:
Contemporary strategy -- Managerial principles -- Strategic management -- Principles of supply chain management -- Spatial perspectives on strategic warehouse development -- Supply chain activities -- Forecasting and demand planning -- Procurement of inventory -- Operations management -- Inventory management -- Warehouse operations and processes -- Managing the logistics in the supply chain -- Contemporary supply chain management -- Sustainable supply chain management -- Lean supply chain management -- Supplier relationship management -- Customer relationship management -- Ethics in supply chain management -- Illicit supply chain -- Disruptions to the supply chain.
Abstract:
In an ever-changing and unique market environment, supply chain management is becoming increasingly important for organisations seeking a sustainable competitive advantage. Irrespective of an organisation’s size, nature or location, a firm understanding and effective management of supply chain management practices and principles can shape and determine an organisation’s success. Strategic supply chain management gives insights into the way supply chain management activities influence strategic decision making in a contemporary organisation. -- Publisher's description.