Excellence in supply chain management

how to understand and improve supply chains

Edición de la obra Excellence in supply chain management

This book explores and explains the critical elements of Supply Chain Management, including Understanding the Supply Chain and Supply Chain Planning and Operations, as well as Alternative Approaches and how to improve. The book is intended for: a- professional managers in all supply chain roles and job positions; b- academics such as lecturers or students studying business topics like procurement, logistics, distribution, and the supply chain; and c- students of professional institutes such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. The style of the book is direct, with little jargon. It covers all the basics, as well as providing detailed and wider discussions to encourage thought. Practical application remains a central theme, illustrated by the extensive use of case studies, application checklists and visual and graphic illustrations. -- Back cover.