Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation (What's New in Operations Management)

ISBN: 0134731883

Author: Chopra, Sunil

Condition: New

For MBA, engineering master, or senior-level undergraduate courses in supply chain management.A strategic framework for understanding supply chain managementSupply Chain Management introduces high-level strategy and concepts while giving readers the practical tools necessary to solve supply chain problems. Using a strategic framework, readers are guided through all of the key drivers of supply chain performance, including facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing. The 7th Edition weaves in compelling case study examples to illustrate how good supply chain management offers a competitive advantage and how poor supply chain management can damage an organizations performance. With this text, readers gain a deeper understanding of supply chains and a firm grasp on the practical managerial levers that can improve supply chain performance.