Principles of Supply Chain Management

This second edition of a popular textbook presents a balanced overview of the principles of supply chain management. The first section provides a complete overview of how supply chain management fits into the current landscape of business. The second section presents a detailed study of supply chain components. The third section presents a practical look at designing and implementing an integrated network. This new edition expands on current important topics such as e-commerce, risk management, outsourcing and reshoring, sustainability, project management, and data analysis. Also available with the new edition is a complete set of instructor materials.

The second edition of this popular textbook presents a balanced overview of the principles of supply chain management. Going beyond the usual supply chain text, Principles of Supply Chain Management not only details the individual components of the supply chain, but also illustrates how the pieces must come together. To show the logic behind why supply chain management is essential, the text examines how supply chains are evolving, looks ahead to new developments, and provides a balanced look at supply chains with a focus on both the customer side and the supplier side of supply chains.

From the point of distribution to the final customer, all the way back to the point of origin at the mine or farm, the text provides examples and case histories that illustrate a proven approach for achieving effective supply chain integration. This self-contained resource provides readers with a realistic appraisal of the state of the art in supply chain management and the understanding needed to build and manage effective supply chains in a wide range of industries. Most importantly, it emphasizes the need for building and maintaining collaboration among all members of the supply chain.