Principles of supply chain management : a balanced approach

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Author:

Wisner, Joel D., author.

ISBN:

9780357715604

Personal Author:

Wisner, Joel D., author.

Edition:

6e.

Physical Description:

xxi, 666 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Contents:

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the authors -- Part 1. Supply Chain Management : An Overview. Chapter 1. Introduction to supply chain management -- Part 2. Supply Issues in Supply Chain Management. Chapter 2. Purchasing management -- Chapter 3. Creating and managing supplier relationships -- Chapter 4. Ethical and sustainable sourcing -- Part 3. Operations Issues in Supply Chain Management. Chapter 5. Demand forecasting -- Chapter 6. Resource planning systems -- Chapter 7. Inventory management -- Chapter 8. Process management : Lean and Six Sigma in the supply chain -- Part 4. Distribution Issues in Supply Chain Management. Chapter 9. Domestic U.S. and global logistics -- Chapter 10. Customer relationship management -- Chapter 11. Global location decisions -- Chapter 12. Service response logistics -- Part 5. Integration Issues in Supply Chain Management. Chapter 13. Supply chain process integration -- Chapter 14. Performance measurement along supply chains -- Appendix 1. Areas under the normal curve -- Appendix 2. Answers to selected end-of-chapter problems -- Glossary -- Author index -- Subject index.

Abstract:

"Welcome to the sixth edition of 'Principle of Supply Chain Management : A Balanced Approach'. The practice of supply chain management has become widespread in all industries around the globe today, and the benefits to firms of all sizes are being realized. We think this text is unique in that it uses a novel and logical approach to present discussions of this topic from four foundation perspectives : purchasing, operations, logistics, and process integration. The objective of the book is to make readers think about how supply chain management impacts all of the various areas and processes of the firm and its supply chain trading partners, and to show managers how to improve their firm's competitive position by employing the practices we describe throughout the text. Junior- or senior-level business students, beginning MBA students, as well as practicing managers can benefit from reading and using this text."--adapted from Preface, Introduction, page xvi.

Subject Term:

Business logistics.

Physical distribution of goods -- Management.

Marketing channels -- Management.

Materials management.

Added Author:

Tan, Keah-Choon,

Leong, G. Keong,

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Learn to effectively manage all supply chain activities with Wisner/Tan/Leong's PRINCIPLES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A BALANCED APPROACH, 6E. This unique text discusses supply management from four perspectives: purchasing, operations, logistics and process integration. This balanced approach varies significantly from other books that concentrate on only one area. Updates and new references highlight recent events, including supply chain challenges during the global pandemic. This edition follows the natural flow through the supply chain of trading partners as you examine how supply chain management impacts all areas and processes of the firm. You learn to address real concerns in both domestic and global supply chains as well-organized chapters demonstrate the practical applications of supply chain management in today's workplace. Updated profiles and interesting business examples demonstrate practices at work. MindTap digital resources are available to assist in mastering concepts.