Global Supply Chain Ecosystems - Strategies for Competitive Advantage in a Complex, Connected World

Twenty-first-century supply chains have evolved into world-wide inter-connected supply-and-demand networks comprising vastly more complex operations, with profound inter-dependencies and exposure to greater volatility in our uncertain world. The linear concept of a chain is therefore no longer adequate to describe these complex international networks of suppliers, stakeholders, partners, regulators and customers that are involved in ensuring the efficient and effective movement of products, services, information and funds around the world - we are firmly in the era of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems. Exploring the latest market trends and industry developments across emerging, developing and developed markets, in Global Supply Chain Ecosystems industry leader Mark Millar presents detailed and practical insights that will help you capitalise on market opportunities, overcome supply chain challenges and make better informed business decisions. In addition to highlighting key supply chain shifts such as the move beyond globalisation back towards regionalisation, this ground-breaking new publication explores several critical aspects of global supply chain ecosystems - including visibility, resilience, sustainability and collaboration.

List of contents

About the author
Publisher's acknowledgements
Author's acknowledgements
01 Global supply chain ecosystems
Introduction
Supply chain management has become strategic
Supply chains have become increasingly complex
Global supply chains for a connected world
Summary
02 Supply chain visibility
An introduction to supply chain visibility - what, why, where and how
Supply chain visibility is about 'connecting the right dots'
Technology - friend or foe?
What do we mean by IT systems in supply chains?
Commitment to integration is essential
Case study: How technology enables supply chain visibility03 Sustainability and green supply chains
Positive environmental strategies for a sustainable supply chain
Drivers of a green supply chain
Practical steps to a green supply chain
Who can apply green supply chain and logistics programmes?
Educating staff on environmental awareness
Industry leadership
Case study: Green supply chains depend upon accurate and complete data collection and analysis04 Risk and supply chain resilience
Risk - building supply chain resilience for competitive advantage
Evaluating the potential for risks in the supply chain
Types of risk
Prevention vs preparedness
Features of a resilient supply chain ecosystem
Building supply chain resilience
Case study: Examples of supply chain risks and contingency planning05 Free trade for all - navigating the FTA landscape
Free trade agreements - economic necessity or political minefield?
Who's who in free trade?
International support for FTAs
A valuable South-east Asia perspective
What's gone wrong with the WTO's mission?
In defence of the WTO
What now for the WTO and FTAs?
Can trade barriers be justified?
Tariff engineering, the new supply chain discipline
Critical factors when considering location
Case study: Best practices in effective customs duty management06 The Asian Era
The workers have become the shoppers
The Asian Era is here and now!
China at the crossroads?
The rising stars of ASEAN
Case study: Myanmar enters the world of global trade

07 The New Silk Road connecting Europe and Asia
An historic trade route revived for the 21st century
Deep-sea ocean freight
Will economic shifts boost the New Silk Road?
Asia-Europe by land transport
Governmental and organizational investment and support
Barriers to Silk Road trade
Case study: China's $40 billion Silk Road Fund08 Integrated logistics hubs
Integrated logistics hubs enable global supply chain ecosystems
Container ports as transit hubs
Integrated logistics hubs-leading examples
Logistics service providers connect the dots
Case study: SME freight forwarders connect integrated logistics hubs via membership networks09 Human Capital - the talent pool
Human capital - the fuel that drives supply chain ecosystems
Talent shortages in emerging markets
Human resource challenges and opportunities in developed economies
Making training and development pay at all levels
Why staff move on
Make training and development pay at all levels
The changing labour market
Case study: Gender diversity in supply chain and logistics10 Omni-channel supply chains
The brave new world of omni-channel supply chains
What drives the e-commerce revolution?
Old and the new - from traditional retailers to new technology-enabled entrants
Supply chain impact of omni-channel?
Case study: The Amazon phenomenon - internet business or logistics company?11 Africa - is it the next Asia?
What future for Africa by 2050?
Diverse and complex
Logistics developments and the supply chain challenge
Nigeria - Africa's largest and most populous economy
Case study: Walvis Bay Corridor set to make Namibia a leading logistics hub12 Supply chain innovation
Future considerations for global supply chain ecosystems
Technology developments impacting supply chains
Inland container port developments expand the ecosystem
Game-changing infrastructure developments could transform trade flows
Case study: Innovative port solution for ocean freight supply chainsReferences
Index

About the author

Mark Millar is an internationally known industry expert who leverages over 30 years of global business experience to deliver practical knowledge and educated insights that help companies navigate the complex landscapes in Asia, develop new business opportunities, improve the efficiency of their supply chain ecosystems and make better informed business decisions. Acknowledged as an engaging and energetic presenter, the author has completed over 450 speaking engagements at corporate events, client functions and industry conferences across 26 countries.

A Visiting Lecturer at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Mark Millar is recognised in the 'China Supply Chain Top 20', as one of 'Asia's Top 50 Influencers in Supply Chain and Logistics' and in the 2017 USA listing of 'Top Pros-to-Know in Supply Chain'.

His distinguished international track record in Supply Chain and Logistics includes 20 years in the Asia Pacific region, where Mark Millar led business development initiatives across ten Asian countries. His corporate career includes executive positions at ModusLink, Platinum Logistix, Exel Contract Logistics (now DHL) and UPS Supply Chain Solutions - serving many leading companies in the Consumer Retail and High Tech Electronics sectors.

Summary

Twenty-first-century supply chains have evolved into world-wide inter-connected supply-and-demand networks comprising vastly more complex operations, with profound inter-dependencies and exposure to greater volatility in our uncertain world.

The linear concept of a chain is therefore no longer adequate to describe these complex international networks of suppliers, stakeholders, partners, regulators and customers that are involved in ensuring the efficient and effective movement of products, services, information and funds around the world - we are firmly in the era of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems.

Exploring the latest market trends and industry developments across emerging, developing and developed markets, in Global Supply Chain Ecosystems industry leader Mark Millar presents detailed and practical insights that will help you capitalise on market opportunities, overcome supply chain challenges and make better informed business decisions.

In addition to highlighting key supply chain shifts such as the move beyond globalisation back towards regionalisation, this ground-breaking new publication explores several critical aspects of global supply chain ecosystems - including visibility, resilience, sustainability and collaboration.

Foreword

Presents a multi-dimensional geographic view, including opportunities and challenges in developing markets, multi-modal options of the New Silk Route, the diversity within Asia and developments in emerging Africa

Product details

• Authors: Mark Millar, Millar Mark
• Assisted by: Mark Millar (Editor)
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.03.2016
• EAN: 9780749479329
• ISBN: 978-0-7494-7932-9
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 240 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 604 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Production & Operations Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Purchasing & Buying, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Distribution, Purchasing & supply management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Logistics & Supply Chain, Purchasing and supply management