Supply Chain Strategies: Demand Driven and Customer Focused

Supply Chain Strategies emphasizes the importance of strategic decision-making in managing supply chains to sustain competitiveness in the global economy. It covers direction-setting, efficient resource allocation, and overcoming tensions between political, economic, technological, ethical, and environmental considerations. The third edition includes updated international cases, pedagogy, and chapters on supply chain risk, procurement strategies, and supply chain futures. It is ideal for courses on supply chain management that require a strategic element.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Supply Chain Strategies is a comprehensive guide that emphasizes the importance of strategic decision-making for organizations to maintain competitiveness in the global economy. While traditional textbooks on supply chain management primarily focus on purchasing and operations, this new edition by Tony Hines delves into the critical aspects of direction-setting and efficient resource allocation to meet customer demands.

Overcoming the complex tensions between political, economic, technological, ethical, and environmental considerations is essential for developing effective supply chain management strategies. The third edition of this textbook incorporates extensively updated international cases to showcase how strategic thinking and supply chain management translate into real-world scenarios. It also includes a wealth of pedagogical tools, such as learning outcomes, discussion questions, and a comprehensive glossary, to enhance the learning experience.

New chapters on supply chain risk, procurement strategies, and supply chain futures have been added to this edition to provide a comprehensive coverage of the field. This book is particularly valuable for courses on supply chain management, particularly those that emphasize a strategic approach. By understanding the challenges and opportunities in the supply chain, organizations can optimize their operations and achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

Weight: 726g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032493329
Edition number: 3 ed