The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management Optimize the Interaction between Supply Chain Processes, Tools, and Technologies

by CSCMP; Gibson, Brian J.; Hanna, Joe B.; Defee, C. Clifford; Chen, Haozhe

• ISBN13: 9780133453928
• ISBN10: 0133453928
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-12-19
• Publisher: Ft Pr

Summary

Master supply chain management concepts, components, principles, processes, interactions, and best practices: all the knowledge you need to start designing, implementing, and managing modern supply chains! The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management brings together all the knowledge you need to help companies gain competitive advantage from supply chains. Co-written by a leading supply chain expert and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), this reference provides up-to-the-minute insight into the roles of supply chain management in improving customer service, reducing costs, and improving financial performance. Clearly and concisely, it introduces modern supply chain management best practices that have been proven to work in organizations of many sizes, types, and industries. For all supply chain and operations managers and students; and for other professionals who either practice in the field or work closely with practitioners to solve business problems.

Author Biography

THE COUNCIL OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS (CSCMP) (Chicago, IL) is the preeminent worldwide professional association dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of research and knowledge on supply chain management. With nearly 10,000 members representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia from 67 countries, CSCMP members are the leading practitioners and authorities in the fields of logistics and supply chain management. 

 

BRIAN GIBSON (Auburn, AL) is the Wilson Family Professor of Supply Chain Management at Auburn University. Dr. Gibson teaches logistics and supply chain management courses in Auburn's undergraduate, graduate, and distance learning programs.

Table of Contents

1. Describe the basic concepts of supply chain management and its essential role in an organization

2. Identify the key elements and processes of a supply chain and how they interact

3. Identify principles and strategies for establishing efficient, effective, and sustainable supply chains

4. Explain the critical roles of technology in supply chain planning, visibility, and execution

5. Define the requirements and challenges of moving products across global supply chains

6. Discuss how to assess the performance of supply chains using standard metrics and frameworks

 

CSCMP’s up-to-date introduction to integrated supply chain management: all you need to start planning, implementing, and optimizing supply chains for competitive advantage.