The supply chain management casebook : comprehensive coverage and best practices in SCM / [edited by] Chuck Munson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Munson, Chuck, author.

Contributor:

Munson, Chuck.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics--Case studies.

Business logistics.

Physical distribution of goods--Case studies.

Physical distribution of goods.

Inventory control--Case studies.

Inventory control.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. : FT Press, 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

30 up-to-date case studies illuminate every aspect of modern supply chain management • Risk management, analytics, global supply chain issues, and much more • Innovative processes, technologies, strategies, and tactics • An indispensable resource for both students and practitioners This casebook brings together 30 focused cases addressing virtually every aspect of supply chain management, from procurement to warehousing, strategy to risk management, IT to supplier selection and ethics. A global team of contributors presents key challenges in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to fashion and previews issues ranging from the “limits of lean” to the potential of 3-D printing. Cases vary in length and complexity, offering maximum flexibility to both instructors and readers; a convenient table provides fast access to specific topics. Qualitative cases are supported by relevant discussion questions and sample responses; quantitative cases are supported by completed numerical solutions, and, where applicable, associated spreadsheets.

Contents:

Comprehensive coverage of supply chain issues

Supply chain risk management

Supply chain analytics

Short but sweet

Unique challenges from around the globe.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

OCLC:

857076827