Supply Chain Management Text And Cases

This textbook, now in its third edition, continues to provide a compre-hensive coverage of the different aspects of materials management in a student-friendly manner. The book gives a clear introduction to materials management, and discusses topics such as classification, codification, specifications and standardization of materials, which aid in effective purchasing. In view of their economic importance, materials planning and budgeting too have been covered in sufficient detail. Besides explaining the fundamental principles of stores management and materials handling, the text gives an in-depth analysis of inventory control with several illustrative examples. It also highlights the principles of purchasing, nature of purchasing process, value analysis and quality assurance. Intended primarily for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of production engineering/industrial management and engineering, and postgraduate students of management, this book would also be useful to the practising managers. New to this edition • Incorporates two new chapters on: – Supply Chain Management covering practically all the aspects of SCM – Customer Relationship Management • Includes four new case studies pertaining to inventory control applied to supply chain management

Supply Chain Management: Text and Cases presents a comprehensive, yet structured, view of logistics and supply chain management, with a focus on supply chain innovations for firms operating in competitive markets. The most significant change from the previous edition is the addition of two chapters. Chapter 11 is about supply chain contracts. Supply chain contract is emerging as a valuable instrument to coordinate various supply chains. Few popular contracts such as buyback contracts and revenue sharing contracts are discussed in depth. The other new chapter is Chapter 14. It deals with emerging field of sustainable supply chain management. Testimonials "This exceptionally well-written book introduces the concepts of supply chain management in a simple language. The case studies discuss several Indian supply chain issues from a managerial viewpoint."--Rahul Jagannath Patil, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay "This book is an incredible mix of well-explained concepts and case studies. It is probably the best book in this field that covers issues relevant to India. Sincere effort has been made to look at various supply chain issues while maintaining a fine balance between an analytical approach and a qualitative perspective." - Balram Avittathur, Professor, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta "Supply Chain Management: Text and Cases is an excellent book with comprehensive treatment of theory and practice covering people, process, technology and systems aspects of supply chain management with best practices from the context of emerging economies. Features, such as interview with expert and mini- project, have been included in every chapter are very useful." - S Venkataramanaiah, Professor, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow "This is a rare textbook that lucidly interlaces conceptual rigor with practical nuances. The most important feature of this book is the treasure of cases that exemplify the complex and globally relevant Indian context. This is a must-read resource for both academia and industry." - L S Murty, Professor, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore "This book is extremely helpful to assimilate difficult concepts like supply chain innovation, vehicle routing problems, inventory models (both deterministic and probabilistic) and postponement strategy with excellent case studies to help students understand the managerial implications. This is also the first book on supply chain management which has addressed Ind ...

Major new areas covered in this sixth edition include: global sourcing; supplier and supply-chain management; the use of cross-functional teams in new product development; commodity management and sourcing; and early purchasing and supplier involvement in

The supply chain is at the heart of every successful business organization's decision-making process. This textbook explains how to create a winning supply chain management strategy by spotlighting how senior executives in European and US companies have turned their supply chains into strategic weapons designed to convert threats, risks and outside pressures into competitive advantages. Strategic Supply Chain Management contains twenty real-world cases, all of which have been field researched by a top author team and tested out in the classroom. Each case adopts an executive leadership perspective to illuminate the real dilemmas faced by managers. The authors draw on their extensive classroom and industry experience to ensure that the writing style is geared towards an executive education readership. This elite case package will provide a complete teaching resource and authentic learning experience for MBA and executive education classes in Supply Chain Management throughout the world.

The bestselling guide to the field, updated with the latest innovations Essentials of Supply Chain Management is the definitive guide to the field, providing both broad coverage and necessary detail from a practical, real-world perspective. From clear explanation of fundamental concepts to insightful discussion of supply chain innovation, this book offers students and professionals a comprehensive introduction with immediately-applicable understanding. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the current state of the field, with coverage of the latest technologies and new case studies that illustrate critical concepts in action. Organized for easy navigation and ease-of-use, this invaluable guide also serves as a quick reference for managers in the field seeking tips and techniques for maximizing efficiency and turning the supply chain into a source of competitive advantage. The supply chain underpins the entire structure of manufacturing and retailing. Well-run, it can help a company become a global behemoth—or, if poorly-managed, it can sink a company before the product ever sees the light of day. The supply chain involves many moving parts, constantly-changing variables, and a network of other business that may have different priorities and interests—keeping it all running smoothly is a complex, but immensely powerful skill. This book takes you inside the supply chain to show you what you need to know. Understand the fundamental concepts behind supply chain management Learn how supply chains work, and how to measure their performance Explore the ways in which innovation is improving supply chains around the world Examine the supply chain as a source of competitive advantage Whether you’re at the front or the back of your supply chain, your business is affected by every other company and event in the chain. Deep understanding and a host of practical skills are required to accurately predict, react to, and manage the ever-changing stream of events that could potentially disrupt the flow. Essentials of Supply Chain Management prepares you to take on the challenge and succeed.