Supply Chain Management Best Practices

Informationen zum Autor David Blanchard is an award-winning journalist and Senior Content Director and Editor-in-Chief of Endeavor Business Media's Material Handling & Logistics and EHS Today . He is a sought-after speaker at major manufacturing industry events and has launched and edited several print and online publications covering supply chain, transportation, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. Klappentext SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICESAlthough 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.In the newly revised Third Edition of Supply Chain Management Best Practices, 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.You'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.From 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.Perfect for supply chain managers and professionals, chief financial officers, chief information officers, and controllers, Supply Chain Management Best Practices 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.BUILD BEST-IN-CLASS SUPPLY CHAIN CAPABILITIES IN YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH THIS NEWLY UPDATED RESOURCE FROM AN INDUSTRY LEADERThe revised and updated Third Edition of Supply Chain Management Best Practices 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.The 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.Ideal for executives, controllers, supply chain managers and professionals, as well as manufacturing, warehouse, and purchasing managers, the Third Edition of Supply Chain Management Best Practices remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to maintain and optimize a supply chain that functions as a competitive advantage. Zusammenfassung SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICESAlthough the...

List of contents

Preface xv
 
Acknowledgments xix
 
Part 1 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 1
 
Chapter 1 If Supply Chain Is the Answer, Then What's the Question? 3
 
You Knew This Job Was Dangerous When You Took It 3
 
The Big Picture 5
 
The Supply Chain's Back Story 7
 
Roadblocks on the Supply Chain Path 9
 
Separating the Good from the Best 10
 
Notes 13
 
Chapter 2 Anatomy of a Supply Chain 15
 
Aerospace: Changing the Game, for Better or Worse 17
 
Consumer-Packaged Goods: The Moment of Truth 18
 
Food and Beverage: Cutting Out the Middleman 20
 
Healthcare: Driving Out Waste 21
 
Industrial Products: Diversity in the Supply Chain 23
 
Oil and Gas: Managing the Managers 24
 
Pharmaceuticals: Innovation in Real Time 24
 
Retail: It's Amazon's World--We're Just Shopping in It 26
 
Notes 27
 
Chapter 3 Supply Chain Metrics: Measuring Up to High Standards 29
 
How to Prevent a Supply Chain Heart Attack 30
 
What Makes a Supply Chain Leader? 31
 
Measure Satisfaction 33
 
Everybody's Talking About Benchmarking 34
 
Do the Right Things 35
 
Setting Your Sights High 36
 
Supply Chain Checkup 37
 
Learn the SCOR 38
 
SCM for Dummies 39
 
Follow the Roadmap 40
 
Make It All Meaningful 41
 
Focusing on the Customer 42
 
Notes 43
 
Part 2 Traditional Core Processes of Supply Chain Management 45
 
Chapter 4 Planning and Forecasting: Headed for the Future 47
 
A Bias Against Good Plans 49
 
From Soup to S&OP 50
 
No Time Like the Real Time 51
 
End-to-End Integration 53
 
Analyze This 54
 
A Happy Ending 56
 
Notes 57
 
Chapter 5 Procurement: Go Right to the Source 59
 
A Formula for Success 60
 
Managing the Changes 62
 
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Suppliers Closer 62
 
Looking Backward to See Forward 63
 
Ensuring a Healthy Supply Chain 64
 
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time 67
 
An Online Car Wreck 68
 
A Rating Service for Buyers and Sellers 69
 
Sustainable Sourcing Pays Off 70
 
Closing the Loop 71
 
Notes 72
 
Chapter 6 Manufacturing: Supply Chain on the Make 75
 
The Toyota Way 77
 
Nearly Perfect 79
 
Leaning into Quality 80
 
Don't Settle for Occasional Improvement 81
 
The Value of Teamwork 83
 
Leaning in the Right Direction 84
 
Smart Manufacturing, Smarter Suppy Chains 85
 
Supply Chain in 3D 87
 
Collaborating on Product Designs 88
 
The Future of Manufacturing 90
 
Notes 92
 
Chapter 7 Transportation: Logistics à la Mode 95
 
Riding the Roads 96
 
Regulations and Deregulation 97
 
Fuel for Thought 98
 
A Capacity for Change 99
 
Know Thyself, and Thy Carrier, Too 100
 
Collaboration Is a Two-Way Street 101
 
A Carrier by Any Other Name 102
 
Automate to Consolidate 103
 
Autonomous Vehicles on Land, Sea, and Air 105
 
Do-It-Yourself Logistics 108
 
The Last Mile 109
 
Get It There on Time 110
 
Notes 111
 
Chapter 8 Distribution and Warehousing: Going with the Flow 113
 
Omni-Channel Surfing 114
 
A Great Idea in Theory 116
 
Virtual Inventory 117
 
Cross-Docking, Compliance, and Collaboration 119
 
Handle with Care 120
 
Saving on Labor 121
 
How to Better Manage You

Product details

• Authors: D Blanchard, David Blanchard, Blanchard David
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2021
• EAN: 9781119738237
• ISBN: 978-1-119-73823-7
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Strategisches Management, Business & management, Strategic management, Wirtschaft u. Management