Supply Chain Management Demystified - 9780071805124

There’s no easier way to learn the essentials of supply chain management!

Supply Chain Management Demystified gives you a true overview of SCM—from sourcing and procurement to operations and demand management, through to logistics. Presented with current examples and written in a clear, straightforward language, this practical guide helps you get up to speed quickly on this important business and quality engineering topic.

• Follows the standard supply chain management curriculum, including SCOR models, demand forecasting, logistics, transportation, and more
• Includes information on how to incorporate Lean and Six Sigma into a supply chain
• Touches on future trends in SCM, including global sourcing and sustainability
• Written by one of the most renowned educators in the SCM academic field
• Provides a concise yet thorough review of supply chain management essentials without reliance on academic jargon or complex mathematics
• Offers a unique comparative review of best-practice supply chain elements for manufacturing, retail, and service sector firms