David Blanchard

Supply Chain Management Best Practices (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES Although the fundamentals of the supply chain industry remain constant, massive shifts in the demands of the marketplace and powerful new technologies have changed the way supply chain and transportation companies must engage with and deliver solutions to their clients. In the newly revised Third Edition of Supply Chain Management Best Practices, noted journalist and supply chain expert David Blanchard delivers a compelling and comprehensive overview of the new technologies shaping the transportation and supply chain industries today and the processes that will transform them tomorrow. You'll discover a thorough introduction to supply chain management, along with examples of best-in-class supply chains in a variety of industries. You'll also find proven methods and KPIs for measuring the performance of a supply chain. The author presents the traditional core processes of supply chain management and discusses the techniques used by individual and trendsetting companies from around the world. Finally, you'll learn about the strategies, solutions, and technologies used by leading companies to design their global organizations. From drones and the Internet of Things to same-day delivery, omni-channel distribution, artificial intelligence, Uber-style freight transportation apps, blockchain, and robotics, the book discusses how the transfer of computing power from central mainframes into smartphones and cloud-based services has enabled game-changing technologies to reach companies of all shapes and sizes. Perfect for supply chain managers and professionals, chief financial officers, chief information officers, and controllers, Supply Chain Management Best Practices will also earn a place in the libraries of manufacturing, warehouse, and purchasing managers who seek a one-stop resource to help them understand the latest trends and the enduring foundations of the supply chain industry. BUILD BEST-IN-CLASS SUPPLY CHAIN CAPABILITIES IN YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH THIS NEWLY UPDATED RESOURCE FROM AN INDUSTRY LEADER The revised and updated Third Edition of Supply Chain Management Best Practices offers readers an insightful and comprehensive take on the concepts, processes, and technologies that define today's supply chain and transportation industries. You'll discover must-know information about traditional and core processes, as well as new technologies like drones, the Internet of Things, same-day delivery, and artificial intelligence that are transforming the industry. The book contains valuable case studies, stories, and recent examples from real organizations implementing exciting new supply chain initiatives that are changing the way professionals think about their field. You'll find proven methods for measuring the performance of supply chains and insights into the strategies, solutions, and technologies used by trendsetting companies across the world. Finally, you'll learn why the transfer of computing power from central mainframes to the cloud and handheld devices has fundamentally changed the supply chain industry. Ideal for executives, controllers, supply chain managers and professionals, as well as manufacturing, warehouse, and purchasing managers, the Third Edition of Supply Chain Management Best Practices remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to maintain and optimize a supply chain that functions as a competitive advantage.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119738213
• Artikelnr.: 61843259

Autorenporträt

David Blanchard is an award-winning journalist and Senior Content Director and Editor-in-Chief of Endeavor Business Media's Material Handling & Logistics and EHS Today. He is a sought-after speaker at major manufacturing industry events and has launched and edited several print and online publications covering supply chain, transportation, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xix

Part 1 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 1

Chapter 1 If Supply Chain Is the Answer, Then What's the Question? 3

You Knew This Job Was Dangerous When You Took It 3

The Big Picture 5

The Supply Chain's Back Story 7

Roadblocks on the Supply Chain Path 9

Separating the Good from the Best 10

Notes 13

Chapter 2 Anatomy of a Supply Chain 15

Aerospace: Changing the Game, for Better or Worse 17

Consumer-Packaged Goods: The Moment of Truth 18

Food and Beverage: Cutting Out the Middleman 20

Healthcare: Driving Out Waste 21

Industrial Products: Diversity in the Supply Chain 23

Oil and Gas: Managing the Managers 24

Pharmaceuticals: Innovation in Real Time 24

Retail: It's Amazon's World--We're Just Shopping in It 26

Notes 27

Chapter 3 Supply Chain Metrics: Measuring Up to High Standards 29

How to Prevent a Supply Chain Heart Attack 30

What Makes a Supply Chain Leader? 31

Measure Satisfaction 33

Everybody's Talking About Benchmarking 34

Do the Right Things 35

Setting Your Sights High 36

Supply Chain Checkup 37

Learn the SCOR 38

SCM for Dummies 39

Follow the Roadmap 40

Make It All Meaningful 41

Focusing on the Customer 42

Notes 43

Part 2 Traditional Core Processes of Supply Chain Management 45

Chapter 4 Planning and Forecasting: Headed for the Future 47

A Bias Against Good Plans 49

From Soup to S&OP 50

No Time Like the Real Time 51

End-to-End Integration 53

Analyze This 54

A Happy Ending 56

Notes 57

Chapter 5 Procurement: Go Right to the Source 59

A Formula for Success 60

Managing the Changes 62

Keep Your Friends Close and Your Suppliers Closer 62

Looking Backward to See Forward 63

Ensuring a Healthy Supply Chain 64

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time 67

An Online Car Wreck 68

A Rating Service for Buyers and Sellers 69

Sustainable Sourcing Pays Off 70

Closing the Loop 71

Notes 72

Chapter 6 Manufacturing: Supply Chain on the Make 75

The Toyota Way 77

Nearly Perfect 79

Leaning into Quality 80

Don't Settle for Occasional Improvement 81

The Value of Teamwork 83

Leaning in the Right Direction 84

Smart Manufacturing, Smarter Suppy Chains 85

Supply Chain in 3D 87

Collaborating on Product Designs 88

The Future of Manufacturing 90

Notes 92

Chapter 7 Transportation: Logistics à la Mode 95

Riding the Roads 96

Regulations and Deregulation 97

Fuel for Thought 98

A Capacity for Change 99

Know Thyself, and Thy Carrier, Too 100

Collaboration Is a Two-Way Street 101

A Carrier by Any Other Name 102

Automate to Consolidate 103

Autonomous Vehicles on Land, Sea, and Air 105

Do-It-Yourself Logistics 108

The Last Mile 109

Get It There on Time 110

Notes 111

Chapter 8 Distribution and Warehousing: Going with the Flow 113

Omni-Channel Surfing 114

A Great Idea in Theory 116

Virtual Inventory 117

Cross-Docking, Compliance, and Collaboration 119

Handle with Care 120

Saving on Labor 121

How to Better Manage You