TOPICS IN THE BOOK An Analysis of Logical Consistency in the Application of Lean Techniques to Improve Business Processes and Service Delivery: A Case of Department Of Field Support (DFs), United Nations • Managerial Challenges in Using Lean Techniques in Designing a Comprehensive Characterization of Organization Logistics and Physical Distribution System: A Case of Department of Field Support (DFs), United Nations • Procurement Process and Service Delivery in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) Entebbe Support Base • Stakeholder Involvement and Nature of Procurement Process in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) Entebbe Support Base • Relationship between Hedging Risk Management Strategy and Supply Chain Performance among Manufacturing Companies in Kenya • Relationship between Risks Monitoring & Control Management Strategy and Supply Chain Performance among Manufacturing Companies in Kenya • Relationship between Risk Identification Management Strategy and Supply Chain Performance among Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
Illustrates SCM best practices while helping students understand the complexities of SCM decision making Now in its fourth edition, Supply Chain Management: A Global Perspective integrates the foundational principles and business-oriented functions of supply chain management (SCM) in one comprehensive volume. Providing students with a balanced and integrated perspective with a global focus, this market-leading textbook highlights the holistic and interconnected nature of SCM while addressing supply chain strategy, design, planning, sourcing, logistics, forecasting, demand planning, operations management, and more. A standard text at universities around the world, Supply Chain Management offers cross-functional coverage, a student-friendly pedagogy, and a wealth of real-world examples of SCM in companies of various sizes. Author Nada R Sanders draws upon her extensive experience in academia and industry to provide both the foundational material required to understand the subject matter and practical tips that demonstrate how the latest techniques are being applied. Supply chain management is advancing rapidly and becoming ever more important in the global business climate. Covering both the underlying principles and practical techniques of SCM, Supply Chain Management: A Global Perspective, Fourth Edition, remains an ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduate courses in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics Management programs. New to this Edition: Updated content in each chapter illustrating the latest business practices in the context of SCM Increased focus on new and emerging technologies, including AI, that are changing supply chains New real-world examples of key concepts applied to supply chains of companies of various sizes and sectors New discussion topics reflecting recent international, government, and organizational policy issues relevant to SCM New and updated cases, discussion questions, examples, and classroom exercises Wiley Advantage: Provides consistent and fully integrated coverage of all key areas of SCM concepts, strategic implementations, and operational techniques Examines supply chain management as a boundary-spanning function that is intertwined with other organizational areas Discusses how recent developments in trade, tax, tariffs, data protection, and national security impact the global supply change Contains extensive pedagogical tools and solved problems designed to make difficult concepts accessible Features a wealth of cases and examples of the latest business practices in supply chain management Includes access to a companion website with an extensive test bank, PowerPoint slides, an instructor’s manual, and other teaching resources
The managed flow of goods and information from raw material to final sale also known as a "supply chain" affects everythingâ€"from the U.S. gross domestic product to where you can buy your jeans. The nature of a company's supply chain has a significant effect on its success or failureâ€"as in the success of Dell Computer's make-to-order system and the failure of General Motor's vertical integration during the 1998 United Auto Workers strike. Supply Chain Integration looks at this crucial component of business at a time when product design, manufacture, and delivery are changing radically and globally. This book explores the benefits of continuously improving the relationship between the firm, its suppliers, and its customers to ensure the highest added value. This book identifies the state-of-the-art developments that contribute to the success of vertical tiers of suppliers and relates these developments to the capabilities that small and medium-sized manufacturers must have to be viable participants in this system. Strategies for attaining these capabilities through manufacturing extension centers and other technical assistance providers at the national, state, and local level are suggested. This book identifies action steps for small and medium-sized manufacturersâ€"the "seed corn" of business start-up and developmentâ€"to improve supply chain management. The book examines supply chain models from consultant firms, universities, manufacturers, and associations. Topics include the roles of suppliers and other supply chain participants, the rise of outsourcing, the importance of information management, the natural tension between buyer and seller, sources of assistance to small and medium-sized firms, and a host of other issues. Supply Chain Integration will be of interest to industry policymakers, economists, researchers, business leaders, and forward-thinking executives.
Information is one of the key enablers of modern business. The ever expanding availability of digital information, however, brings with it the challenge of handling this information appropriately. While related challenges now appear in our daily lives, this is even more the case along supply chains, where a multitude of actors is involved. This doctoral thesis addresses the topic by linking theoretical rigor with practical relevance. By assessing the current state of research in supply chain management represented in literature reviews, a range of under-represented areas of research as well as potential future research directions in the field of supply chain management are identified. Focusing on one selected exemplary under-represented area of research, the thesis takes the digital business transformation perspective, portraying the value and role of digital information in a business function context. As research on the intersection of Big Data Analytics and supply chain management is still scarce, the conceptual work offers first insights into an emerging topic, both on the internal operations level and on the supply chain level. This is beneficial from a scientific as well as a managerial perspective, as a thorough understanding of the constituents of a digital ecosystem is a key ingredient for the competitiveness and overall productivity of the company and ultimately of the supply chain as a whole.
Technological Solutions for Modern Logistics and Supply Chain Management highlights theories and technological growth in applied research as well as advances in logistics, supply chains, and industry experiences. Aiming to enhance the expansions made towards an efficient and sustainable economy, this book is essential for providing researchers, practitioners and academicians with insight into a wide range of topics.
