{"product_id":"supply-chain-management-best-practices-hardback-9781119738237","title":"Supply Chain Management Best Practices (Hardback) 9781119738237","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSupply Chain Management Best Practices\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid Blanchard (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119738237, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 July 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 12.2 x 1.3 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eSupply Chain Management Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for supply chain managers and professionals, chief financial officers, chief information officers, and controllers, \u003ci\u003eSupply Chain Management Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUILD BEST-IN-CLASS SUPPLY CHAIN CAPABILITIES IN YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH THIS NEWLY UPDATED RESOURCE FROM AN INDUSTRY LEADER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revised and updated \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eSupply Chain Management Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for executives, controllers, supply chain managers and professionals, as well as manufacturing, warehouse, and purchasing managers, the \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eSupply Chain Management Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to maintain and optimize a supply chain that functions as a competitive advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 If Supply Chain Is the Answer, Then What’s the Question? 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Knew This Job Was Dangerous When You Took It 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Big Picture 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Supply Chain’s Back Story 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoadblocks on the Supply Chain Path 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparating the Good from the Best 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Anatomy of a Supply Chain 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAerospace: Changing the Game, for Better or Worse 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsumer-Packaged Goods: The Moment of Truth 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood and Beverage: Cutting Out the Middleman 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthcare: Driving Out Waste 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial Products: Diversity in the Supply Chain 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOil and Gas: Managing the Managers 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmaceuticals: Innovation in Real Time 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetail: It’s Amazon’s World—We’re Just Shopping in It 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Supply Chain Metrics: Measuring Up to High Standards 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Prevent a Supply Chain Heart Attack 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes a Supply Chain Leader? 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure Satisfaction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverybody’s Talking About Benchmarking 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo the Right Things 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Your Sights High 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Checkup 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn the SCOR 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSCM for Dummies 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow the Roadmap 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake It All Meaningful 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the Customer 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Traditional Core Processes of Supply Chain Management 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Planning and Forecasting: Headed for the Future 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Bias Against Good Plans 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Soup to S\u0026amp;OP 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo Time Like the Real Time 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd-to-End Integration 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze This 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Happy Ending 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Procurement: Go Right to the Source 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Formula for Success 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Changes 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Friends Close and Your Suppliers Closer 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Backward to See Forward 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring a Healthy Supply Chain 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Online Car Wreck 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Rating Service for Buyers and Sellers 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Sourcing Pays Off 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing the Loop 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Manufacturing: Supply Chain on the Make 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Toyota Way 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNearly Perfect 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaning into Quality 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Settle for Occasional Improvement 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Teamwork 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaning in the Right Direction 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Manufacturing, Smarter Suppy Chains 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain in 3D 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborating on Product Designs 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future of Manufacturing 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Transportation: Logistics à la Mode 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiding the Roads 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulations and Deregulation 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuel for Thought 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Capacity for Change 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Thyself, and Thy Carrier, Too 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaboration Is a Two-Way Street 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Carrier by Any Other Name 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomate to Consolidate 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutonomous Vehicles on Land, Sea, and Air 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo-It-Yourself Logistics 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Last Mile 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet It There on Time 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Distribution and Warehousing: Going with the Flow 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOmni-Channel Surfing 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Great Idea in Theory 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Inventory 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCross-Docking, Compliance, and Collaboration 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandle with Care 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving on Labor 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Better Manage Your Warehouse 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign for Supply Chain 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriking the Proper Balance 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Site for Sore Eyes 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Is Too Much? 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Quick Guide to Site Selection 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Three Deadly Sins of Warehousing 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Globalization: It’s a Not-So-Small World 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying by Somebody Else’s Rules 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop a Global Vision 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Plan 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFriendly Nations 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Low Cost” Sometimes Means “Poor Service” 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Cost of Supply Chain 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Look for Yourself 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Next Global Hot Spot 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Supply Chain Visibility 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoring Up the Supply Chain 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere’s No Place Like Home 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Customer Service: Keeping the Customer Satisfied 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Perfect Order 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe High Cost of Imperfection 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery Day Is a Holiday 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne Good Return Deserves Another 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain in Reverse 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney in the Bank 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Better Way to Sell Mouthwash 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Nine-Step Program for CPFR 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Expect Collaboration to Be Easy 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespecting Your Partners 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Culture of Customer Satisfaction 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Get the Most Out of a Relationship 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Supply Chain Strategies 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 3PLs: When You’d Rather Not Do It Yourself 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Shift to the Supply Chain Side 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Somebody Else Do It 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Essentials and Nonessentials 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Core Competency 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Same Set of Eyes 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Financial Impact of Outsourcing 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in Touch 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Beyond the 3PL Model 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutpacing the Competition 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigher Demands, Higher Expectations 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Risk Management: What to Do When Absolutely Nothing Goes According to Plan 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Your Vulnerability 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Let Their Problems Become Your Problems 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter from Supply Chain Storms 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCybersecurity Blanket 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Countries to Talk to Each Other 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It’ll Never Happen Here” 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Responsibility for Your Supply Chain 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring the Supply Chain 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Steps Toward Effective Compliance 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Investment Worth Making 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness as Unusual 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Supply Chain Technology: If You’ve Got the Money, Somebody’s Got the Solution 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Job Done with AI 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ABCs of RFID 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProactive Replenishment 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Search of Payback 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork the Bugs Out 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Block Off the Ol’ Chain 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Interconnected Collection of Technologies 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinvent, Rethink, Reimagine 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Corporate Social Responsibility: Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChampions of CSR 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate Irresponsibility 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho’s Minding the Supply Chain? 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Black Elephant in the Room 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Carbon Footprint of a Banana 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Reinvent the Wheel 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridge Over Muddled Waters 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEco-Friendly Strategies 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 The Financial Supply Chain: Cash Is King 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Convergence of Talent 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZero Hour for Budgeting 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoll with the Changes 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Finance: Part Strategy, Part Technology 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancials on the Rocks 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Me the Money 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 The Supply Chain Profession: What Keeps You Up at Night? 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople Management 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalent Search 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring Problem Solvers 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining the Next Generation 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToy Stories 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGray Matters 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Diverse Is Your Supply Chain? 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