{"product_id":"supply-chain-management-in-the-retail-industry-paperback-softback-9780471723196","title":"Supply Chain Management in the Retail Industry (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471723196","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSupply Chain Management in the Retail Industry\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\"\u003eMichael H. Hugos (Author), Chris Thomas (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471723196, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 October 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages, Photos: 3 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Drawings: 27 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.9 x 18.5 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\u003cp\u003eThis book defines supply chains, focusing on the impact that they can have o the retail industry.  Featuring step-by-step how supply chains are set up, the factors that can impact them and what that means to the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e1:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eAN INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Evolution of the Supply Chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Supply Chain Works.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Evolving Structure of Supply Chains.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipants in the Supply Chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning the Supply Chain with Business Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e2:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipants in the Distribution Channel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Channels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannel Relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e3:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS: PLANNING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Links in the Chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemand Forecasting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e4:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS: SOURCING MATERIALS AND MAKING PRODUCTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCredit and Collections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduction Scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacility Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e5:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS: DELIVERIES AND RETURNS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivery Scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Reality of Returns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing Supply Chain Operations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e6:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eTECHNOLOGY AND SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “Bullwhip Effect”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoordinating the Supply Chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Supply Chain Collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Management Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Technology and System Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e7:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMEASURING PERFORMANCE: SUPPLY CHAIN METRICS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Types of Markets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Performance Categories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Service Metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Efficiency Metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemand Flexibility Metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Development Metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting and Using Performance Data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotlighting Problems and Opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e8:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEFINING SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining System Design and Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial Project Plans and Budgets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e9:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEVELOPING SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing a Systems Development Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning a Supply Chain System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a System Prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Planning and Budgeting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Build Phase.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e10:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE REAL-TIME SUPPLY CHAIN AND BEYOND.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower on Demand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetail Technology Trends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking Strategically.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdaptive Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand 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