The digitalization of the 21st century supply chain / Stuart M. Rosenberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosenberg, Stuart, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics--Information technology.

Business logistics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ; illustrations, charts.

Edition:

1st.

Other Title:

The digitalization of the twenty-first century supply chain

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, England ; New York, NY : Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.

Summary:

The goal of this book is to gain a clear picture of the current status and future challenges with regard to the digitalization of the supply chain - from the perspective of the suppliers, the manufacturers, and the customers. They were the target groups of the book. Digitization has touched upon all aspects of businesses, including supply chains. Technologies such as RFID, GPS, and sensors have enabled organizations to transform their existing hybrid (combination of paper-based and IT-supported processes) supply chain structures into more f lexible, open, agile, and collaborative digital models. Unlike hybrid supply chain models, which have resulted in rigid organizational structures, unobtainable data, and disjointed relationships with partners, digital supply chains enable business process automation, organizational flexibility, and digital management of corporate assets. In order to reap maximum benefits from digital supply chain models, it is important that companies internalize it as an integral part of the overall business model and organizational structure. Localized disconnected projects and silo-based operations pose a serious threat to competitiveness in an increasingly digital world. The technologies discussed in this text - artificial intelligence, 3D printing, Internet of things, etc. -are beginning to come together to help digitize, automate, integrate, and improve the global supply chains. It's certainly an exciting and challenging time for both new supply chain professionals and long-time supply chain professionals.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Introduction

The future is now

Part 1 Lean and supply chain management principles

Chapter 1 Introduction to Lean and supply chain principles

Chapter 2 Just-in-time

Just-in-time manufacturing

Just-in-time procurement

Just-in-time logistics

Chapter 3 Value stream mapping

Chapter 4 Kaizen

Principles

Philosophy

Structure

Application

Chapter 5 The 5S

What is 5S?

Definitions

Effective 5S components

The 5S philosophy

Chapter 6 The 5 Whys

Product flow

Financial flow

Information flow

Value flow

Risk flow

Part 2 Digitalization of supply chain procurement

Chapter 1 The reinvention of procurement

A world and context evolving

Chapter 2 The transformation of procurement into a global force

Tactical versus strategic!

Chapter 3 Procurement and digitalization

Chapter 4 Saving procurement from itself

Procurement savings strategies

Procurement savings definitions

Procurement savings types

Procurement savings reports

Procurement savings levers

Chapter 5 Procurement and sustainability

The importance of sustainable procurement

Chapter 6 Procurement solutions in the digital age

Part 3 Supply chain logistics

Chapter 1 What is logistics?

Chapter 2 Logistics in the 21st century

Chapter 3 Physical and digital supply chains are merging

Chapter 4 21st-century digital logistical solutions

Part 4 Inventory management in the age of digital automation

Chapter 1 How AI solves the riddle of inventory management

Chapter 2 How big data is changing inventory management

Chapter 3 Misconceptions on managing inventory in a digital-driven world

Myth 1 - we can't have stock outs

Myth 2 - if we buy more, we get a much better price

Myth 3 - inventory is an asset.

Myth 4 - inventory variety appeals to a variety of customers

Myth 1 - there is no need of software for inventory management

Myth 2 - inventory management software solutions are not reliable

Myth 3 - there needs to be a constant check on inventory

Myth 4 - only inventory specialists can track orders and place demand

Myth 5 - my warehouse is too messed up for a software

Chapter 4 Best practices in inventory management in the digital age

1. Categorize your inventory using ABC analysis

2. Optimize your pick and pack process

3. Establish your inventory KPIs

4. Use batch tracking

5. Use an accurate reorder point formula

6. Carry safety stock inventory

7. Optimize your inventory turnover rates

8. Streamline your inventory counting

9. Reduce your inventory

10. Use a cloud-based inventory management system

Part 5 Supply chain warehousing in the 21st century

Chapter 1 The 20th-century warehouse is passé

Chapter 2 The warehouse in the 21st century: How to keep up with distribution center automation and digitalization

Chapter 3 The five steps to a 21st-century warehouse

Business needs

Building blocks

Simulation

Integration

Implementation and training

Part 6 Supply chain and the new demand planning

Chapter 1 Ten critical differences between the centuries in demand planning

Chapter 2 Demand planning needs to incorporate more than …

Chapter 3 21st-century leadership versus 20th-century leadership

Part 7 Supply chain in the age of customer service

Chapter 1 Contemplating on the history of customer service

Chapter 2 Customer service re-invented for the 21st century

Chapter 3 How will customer service be reinvented for the digital age?

Chapter 4 Improving customer service in the age of e-commerce

Chapter 5 Customer-focus innovation.

Chapter 6 Customer-first culture and alignment

Chapter 7 Navigating the internal politics of change

Step 1: Map the political landscape

Step 2: Identify the key influencers within each stakeholder group

Step 3: Assess influencers' receptiveness to change

Step 4: Mobilize influential sponsors and promoters

Step 5: Engage influential positive and negative skeptics

Part 8 Supply chain and predictive analysis

Chapter 1 Looking into the future: Predictive analytics and supply chain

Chapter 2 Predictive analytics and manufacturing

How predictive analytics is improving manufacturing

How to use predictive analytics in manufacturing

The four benefits of predictive analytics in manufacturing

Chapter 3 Predictive analytics and the transportation management system

Chapter 4 Transportation in the age of artificial intelligence

Chapter 5 The final-mile delivery

Chapter 6 Predictive analytics and mainstream business tools

Chapter 7 Using predictive analytics to drive sales and customer service

Part 9 The human factors in supply chain digitalization

Chapter 1 Are human jobs at risk with supply chain automation?

But is supply chain automation really the cure-all it purports to be?

Chapter 2 Human factor engineering in supply chain automation

Chapter 3 But, will we still need people?

Chapter 4 What impact will automation have upon warehouse workers?

Chapter 5 The role of human factors on the future of manufacturing

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

Includes glossary and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781000201192

9780367516789

1-00-305481-1

1-003-05481-1

1-000-20103-1

1-000-20119-8

9781003054818

OCLC:

1203035779