Optimizing the Supply Chain / Jay E. Fortenberry.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fortenberry, Jay E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics.

Materials management.

Delivery of goods--Management.

Delivery of goods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (201 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Business Expert Press, [2019]

Summary:

Supply Chain Optimization Field Guide is an essential book to help readers understand the dynamics of how a global business operates.In a recent article about the death of supply chain management, it was stated that in this world, forecasts are perfect, machines have no operators, and block chain drives it all. Practitioners in the world of supply chain know that it is central to the management of cash and that systems are never the silver bullet as they do not foresee events; they only provide calculations from the data they are fed.Chapter by chapter, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts of people, process, and tools; and how a supply chain should operate in today's complex world. Readers will learn about how an ideal business maintains no unnecessary inventory, responds to changes, and delivers products on time or defect free--and how this ability is a competitive advantage for any business that can solve the equation. Key functional processes are explained in detail for practitioners to learn how to operate effectively in today's arena.

Contents:

Cover

Optimizing the Supply Chain

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Keeping "People" Front and Center in People, Process, Tools

Chapter 2: How Does a Business Plan the Supply Chain?

Section 1: Running the Business

Chapter 3: The Business Planning Process

Chapter 4: Portfolio Management: New Product Introductions through End of Life

Chapter 5: Planning Demand and Cash

Chapter 6: Supply Planning and Cash

Chapter 7: Reconciliation and Executive SIOP

Section 2: Functional Expertise

Chapter 8: Toyota Production System and Lean

Chapter 9: Sourcing

Chapter 10: Logistics

Chapter 11: Trade and Compliance

Chapter 12: Quality-The Essential Element for Success

Chapter 13: Business Continuity and Supply Chain Security

Chapter 14: E-commerce across the Globe

Section 3: Tools

Chapter 15: Tools, Technologies, and Cash

Chapter 16: Building a Productivity Machine

Glossary

About the Author

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781948976442

1948976447

OCLC:

1078565745