Fundamental principles of supply chain management

Effective supply chain management can have a vast impact on the efficiency and bottom line of any business, no matter its size. Because of this, the practice of supply chain management is becoming widespread in all industries around the globe today. Fundamental principles of supply chain management discusses the importance of supply chain management in both a global and local context and in all areas of business.
Fundamental principles of supply chain management considers supply chain management from purchasing, operations and logistics perspectives. It also investigates facilities, inventory, information, transportation and sourcing as the key drivers of supply chain performance. The integrated supply chain is explained in terms of a more strategic coordination for increased market impact, overall efficiency, continuous improvement and heightened competitiveness. Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), which is the integration of sustainability into supply chain management by focusing on merging “green” considerations with supply chain management practices, is also discussed including SSCM drivers, practices, performance outcomes and challenges that companies encounter in implementing SSCM.
Contents include the following:
Procurement
Global logistics
4IR
Public sector supply chain
Quality
Information technology
Forecasting and demand management
Customer service
Inventory management
Warehousing and transportation
Sustainability
Fundamental principles of supply chain management is aimed at Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Logistics and Public Sector Management students, and will be a vital asset to anyone wanting to understand supply chain management better and make it more efficient in a business.