Supply Chain Management for Dummies 2nd Edition

Increase your knowledge of supply chain management and leverage it properly for your businessIf you own or make decisions for a business, you need to master the critical concept of supply chain management. Supply Chain Management For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you to an understanding of what a supply chain is and how to leverage this system effectively across your business, no matter its size or industry.The book helps you learn about the areas of business that make up a supply chain, from procurement to operations to distribution. And it explains the importance of supporting functions like sales, information technology, and human resources. You'll be prepared to align the parts of this system to meet the needs of customers, suppliers, and shareholders. By viewing the company as a supply chain, you'll be able to make decisions based on how they will affect every part of the chain.To help you fully understand supply chains, the author focuses on the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model. This approach allows all types of professionals to handle their work demands.* Use metrics to improve processes* Evaluate business risks through analytics* Choose the right software and automation processes* Plan for your supply chain management certification and continuing educationA single business decision in one department can have unplanned effects in one or more areas, such as purchasing or operations. Supply Chain Management For Dummies helps you grasp the connections between business lines for wiser decision making and planning.

List of contents

Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Supply Chain Management 5Chapter 1: The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Management 7Chapter 2: Understanding Supply Chains from Different Perspectives 19Chapter 3: Digging into Your Supply Chain 31Chapter 4: Optimizing Your Supply Chain 47Part 2: Managing Supply Chain Processes 65Chapter 5: Connecting Supply Chain Processes 67Chapter 6: Planning the Supply Chain 75Chapter 7: Sourcing, Purchasing, and Procurement 85Chapter 8: Making Your Products or Services 107Chapter 9: Delivering Your Products or Services 127Chapter 10: Managing Product Returns and Reverse Supply Chains 151Chapter 11: Enabling Your Supply Chain 159Part 3: Using Technology to Manage Supply Chains 177Chapter 12: Managing Supply Chain Software 179Chapter 13: Integrating Advanced Manufacturing into Your Supply Chain 203Chapter 14: Managing Digital Supply Chains 215Part 4: Driving Value with Supply Chain Management 225Chapter 15: Transforming Your Supply Chain 227Chapter 16: Adopting Supply Chain Metrics 243Chapter 17: Managing Supply Chain Risks 259Chapter 18: Building Supply Chain Analytics 271Part 5: Building Your Supply Chain Management Career 287Chapter 19: Selecting a Supply Chain Career 289Chapter 20: Pursuing Supply Chain Education 307Part 6: The Part of Tens 325Chapter 21: Ten Questions to Ask about Your Supply Chain 327Index 335

Summary

Increase your knowledge of supply chain management and leverage it properly for your business

If you own or make decisions for a business, you need to master the critical concept of supply chain management. Supply Chain Management For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you to an understanding of what a supply chain is and how to leverage this system effectively across your business, no matter its size or industry.

The book helps you learn about the areas of business that make up a supply chain, from procurement to operations to distribution. And it explains the importance of supporting functions like sales, information technology, and human resources. You'll be prepared to align the parts of this system to meet the needs of customers, suppliers, and shareholders. By viewing the company as a supply chain, you'll be able to make decisions based on how they will affect every part of the chain.

To help you fully understand supply chains, the author focuses on the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model. This approach allows all types of professionals to handle their work demands.

* Use metrics to improve processes

* Evaluate business risks through analytics

* Choose the right software and automation processes

* Plan for your supply chain management certification and continuing education

A single business decision in one department can have unplanned effects in one or more areas, such as purchasing or operations. Supply Chain Management For Dummies helps you grasp the connections between business lines for wiser decision making and planning.

Product details

• Authors: D Stanton, Daniel Stanton
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781119677017
• ISBN: 978-1-119-67701-7
• No. of pages: 368
• Series: For Dummies
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Projektmanagement, Business & management, Supply Chain Management, Project management, Wirtschaft u. Management