Supply Chain Management: Origins, Evolutions, and Transformations: A Guide on Strategy, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, I.T., Measurement, Sustainability, Risk, Globalization, Law, and Marketing

By Randy Subramany

Supply chain management is crucial in today''s world. It encompasses coordinating and integrating activities, from sourcing and procurement to production, logistics, and customer service. Effective supply chain management enables organizations to optimize operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve competitive advantage. Furthermore, supply chain management fosters strong relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure a steady flow of high-quality materials and services and requires effective risk mitigation. Additionally, advanced technologies like data analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain are pivotal in improving supply chain transparency, real-time tracking, and predictive analytics. "Supply Chain Management: Origins, Evolutions, and Transformations" is divided into thirteen (13) parts, each delving into key, fundamental supply chain principles and concepts. Part 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management Definition and Scope of Supply Chain Management (SCM), Importance and Benefits of Effective SCM, Evolution of SCM, Key SCM Drivers and Trends Part 2: Supply Chain Strategy and Design Aligning Supply Chain Strategy with Business Strategy, Supply Chain Network Design, Demand Management and Forecasting, Product and Process Design in Supply Chain, Supply Chain Risk Management Part 3: Procurement and Supplier Management Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Selection, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation and Contract Management, Supplier Performance Measurement and Improvement Part 4: Operations and Production Planning Inventory Management and Control, MRP, MPS, and JIT, Capacity Planning and Management, Lean Operations and Continuous Improvement, Quality Management in Supply Chain Part 5: Logistics and Distribution Management Introduction to Logistics, Transportation Modes and Infrastructure, Warehousing and Inventory Management, Order Fulfillment and Customer Service, Reverse Logistics and Sustainability, International Logistics and Global Supply Chains, Freight Management, Last Mile Delivery Part 6: Information Technology and Supply Chain Integration Role of Information Technology in SCM, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Supply Chain Visibility and Collaboration, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Optimization, Emerging Technologies in SCM Part 7: Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain, Supply Chain Balanced Scorecard, Benchmarking and Best Practices, Supply Chain Audit and Performance Assessment, Continuous Improvement and Change Management Part 8: Sustainability and Ethical Considerations Sustainable SCM, Green Logistics and Environmental Impact, Social Responsibility and Ethical Issues, Corporate Governance and Compliance Part 9: Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Management Types of Supply Chain Disruptions, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning Business Continuity Management, Supply Chain Resilience Part 10: Future Trends and Challenges in Supply Chain Management The Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Supply Chain, Blockchain Technology and Supply Chain Transparency, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Supply Chain Agility and Flexibility Part 11: Global Supply Chain Management Importance of Globalization, Drivers of Globalization, Impact of Globalization on Supply Chains, Strategies for Global SCM Part 12: Supply Chain Law and Governance Contracts and Agreements, Intellectual Property Rights, Regulatory Compliance, Data Privacy and Security, Sustainability and Environmental Regulations Part 13: Supply Chain Marketing Market Research and Consumer Behavior, Product Development and Branding, Distribution Channels and Retailing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CGL9VCK4
• ISBN13: 9798858728559
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 813 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.8" x 6.0"