Overview
The text provides state-of-the-art models, concepts, and solution methods that are important for the design, control, operation, and management of supply chain systems. Although many essential supply chain management issues are interrelated, the authors strive to make each chapter as self-contained as possible,
so that the reader can refer directly to chapters covering topics of interest. Each chapter utilizes case studies and examples to illustrate the concepts.
While the structure and philosophy of the earlier editions is kept intact, the authors place an increasing importance on finding or developing effective frameworks that illustrate many important supply chain issues in this edition. In addition, this edition lays a special emphasis on supply chain issues in the Indian context. Many new examples and cases from Indian supply chains are included.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Supply chain Management - Inventory Management and Risk Pooling - Network Planning - Supply Contracts - The Value of Information - Supply Chain Integration - Distribution Strategies – Strategic Alliances - Procurement and Outsourcing Strategies - Global Logistics and Risk Management - Coordinated product and supply chain design - Customer Value - Smart pricing - Information Technology and Business processes - Technology Standards - Local Issues in Supply Chain Management
Review from Venkadesh Narayanan, Principal Consultant, Fhyzics
