Concise introduction to global supply chain management / Masaaki Kotabe (Professor, School of Commerce, Waseda University, Japan, and the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa, US).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kotabe, Masaaki, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar concise introductions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics.

International economic relations.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

"Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking. This Concise Introduction provides clear insights into the various issues involved in the global supply chain. Covering materials procurement, sourcing, and physical distribution, Masaaki Kotabe examines the global supply chain from a strategic perspective, while also addressing the sustainability concerns which arise in this arena. Key Features: Considers the long-term implications of current global supply chain methods. Provides a detailed overview of the historical evolution of global supply chain management. Assesses global supply chain management from both a strategic and sustainability perspective. Contains detailed case studies to illustrate various global supply chain matters such as variations in physical distribution costs, the ethics of offshore sourcing and international retailers entering foreign markets. The Concise Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management will be crucial for professionals and practitioners working in supply chains, company management and global marketing. It will also be of use for students and researchers working in operations management, international business and international economics"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

1. Introduction to global supply chain management

2. A brief history of supply chain management

3. Managing procurement and sourcing strategy

4. Global sourcing strategy and performance

5. Lessons from the consumer electronics industry

6. Managing physical distribution

7. Global supply chain management for sustainability.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781800372894 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.