Supply Chain Management Demystified

By John M. McKeller

Book Overview

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Your SOURCE for supply chain management fundamentals

Optimize your understanding of the essential supply chain management practices used by the best firms togain competitive advantage. Written in an easy-to-follow style, Supply Chain Management DeMYSTiFieD is filled with best practices and proven techniques for success.

This practical guide covers supply chain collaboration, planning, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, production, logistics, risk management, and performance metrics. Corporate social responsibility is also addressed. Detailedexamples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.

It's a no-brainer You'll learn about:

Creating a customer-focused strategyBuyer-supplier negotiationsNew product developmentJust in time (JIT), Lean manufacturing, and Six SigmaTransportationGlobal supply chains

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Supply Chain ManagementDeMYSTiFieD helps you master this essential business and quality management topic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071805125
• ISBN13: 9780071805124
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 9.1"