The Supply Chain Management Casebook Comprehensive Coverage and Best Practices in SCM

by Munson, Chuck

• ISBN13: 9780133367232
• ISBN10: 0133367231
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-06-23
• Publisher: Ft Pr

Summary

30 up-to-date case studies illuminate every aspect of modern supply chain management

 

• Risk management, analytics, global supply chain issues, and much more

• Innovative processes, technologies, strategies, and tactics

• An indispensable resource for both students and practitioners

 

This casebook brings together 30 focused cases addressing virtually every aspect of supply chain management, from procurement to warehousing, strategy to risk management, IT to supplier selection and ethics. A global team of contributors presents key challenges in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to fashion and previews issues ranging from the “limits of lean” to the potential of 3-D printing.

 

Cases vary in length and complexity, offering maximum flexibility to both instructors and readers; a convenient table provides fast access to specific topics. Qualitative cases are supported by relevant discussion questions and sample responses;  quantitative cases are supported by completed numerical solutions, and, where applicable, associated spreadsheets.

Author Biography

CHUCK MUNSON (Pullman, WA) is tenured Full Professor of Operations Management (OM) at Washington State University, where he has served as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Business. He is senior editor for Production and Operations Management, and on the editorial review boards at three other journals. He was Founding Board Member of the WSU President’s Teaching Academy; has won the WSU College of Business Outstanding Service, Research, and Teaching Awards; and was twice honored as WSU MBA Professor of the Year. His research interests include SCM, inventory theory, quantity discounts, and international OM. He holds a Ph.D. and MSBA in OM from Washington University in St. Louis.

Table of Contents

Cases will address every functional aspect of the supply chain management including procurement, supply chain design, warehousing and logistics, transportation, supplier management, distribution management, supply chain strategy, inventory control, information technology, pricing, forecasting, demand management, supply chain risk, and supply chain coordination.