Present the latest practices, trends, and developments from the field as PRINCIPLES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A BALANCED APPROACH, 5E guides students step-by-step through the management of all supply chain activities. Comprehensive content addresses real concerns related to domestic and global supply chains while one-of-a-kind coverage encompasses processes in operations, purchasing, logistics and then process integration. The book follows the natural flow through the supply chain to create one of the most balanced approaches available. Well-organized chapters demonstrate practical applications of supply chain management in today's workplace with SCM Profiles and new end-of-chapter cases.
- Global Emphasis: Highlights global supply chain integration, risk, and security to build competitive advantage.
- Unique Content: Offers exclusive coverage of operations, purchasing, logistics, and process integration not found in other texts.
- Balanced Structure: Follows a logical flow through purchasing, operations, logistics, and integration for better comprehension.
- Practical Application: Real-world case studies and company examples illustrate practical relevance.
- International & Ethical Focus: Covers international procurement and includes a full chapter on ethical and sustainable sourcing.
- Applied Tools: Features forecasting with Excel, lean production, Six Sigma, and inventory metrics.
- Emerging Technologies: Discusses social media, cloud computing, big data, and service supply chains.
- Updated Content: Includes the latest trends, examples, and developments in every chapter.
- Engaging Cases: Each chapter (post-Ch. 1) includes two short and one detailed end-of-chapter case.
- Real-World Profiles: SCM Profile boxes in each chapter connect theory to real business practices.
- Expanded Exercises: More end-of-chapter questions and problems for flexible assignments and hands-on learning.
Part I: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW
1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Part II: SUPPLY ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
2. Purchasing Management
3. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
4. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
Part III: OPERATIONS ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
5. Demand Forecasting
6. Resource Planning Systems
7. Inventory Management
8. Process Management--Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain
Part IV: DISTRIBUTION ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
9. Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics
10. Customer Relationship Management
11. Global Location Decision
12. Service Response Logistics
Part V: INTEGRATION ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
13. Supply Chain Process Integration
14. Performance Measurement Along the Supply Chain
Joel D. Wisner, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Joel D. Wisner is Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Keah-Choon Tan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Keah-Choon Tan is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Operations Management in the Lee Business School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
G. Keong Leong, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
G. Keong Leong is Professor and MBA Director in the Lee Business School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
