Examine the latest practices, trends, and emerging developments as PRINCIPLES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A BALANCED APPROACH, 5E guides you step-by-step through the management of all supply chain activity. You review issues related to both domestic and global supply chains as comprehensive, one-of-a-kind coverage encompasses important processes in operations, purchasing, logistics, as well as process integration. A balanced approach follows the natural flow through the supply chain. Well-organized chapters demonstrate the practical applications of supply chain management in today's workplace with the help of intriguing SCM Profiles and interesting real business examples. Relevant end-of-chapter questions, problems, and new cases help you put what you learn into practice as you sharpen your management skills.
Part I: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW. 1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management. Part II: SUPPLY ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. 2. Purchasing Management. 3. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships. 4. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing. Part III: OPERATIONS ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. 5. Demand Forecasting. 6. Resource Planning Systems. 7. Inventory Management. 8. Process Management--Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain. Part IV: DISTRIBUTION ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. 9. Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics. 10. Customer Relationship Management. 11. Global Location Decisions. 12. Service Response Logistics. Part V: INTEGRATION ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. 13. Supply Chain Process Integration. 14. Performance Measurement Along the Supply Chain.
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