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The book provides an excellent compilation of leading thought from experts in the field, and it offers a wonderful blend of theory and practice, with great case studies.  It's a must read for managers and academics interested in this area.\" * Morgan Swink, Executive Director of TCU Center for Supply Chain Innovation, US *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupply Chain Finance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a great insight into supply chain finance (SCF) both from an academics and a practitioner perspective. The book provides a comprehensive view on the SCF definition and the research status quo before SCF concepts and applications are presented.\" * Daniel Vollath, Managing Director, Strategy, Operations, Sourcing and Procurement, Accenture, Germany *\u003cbr\u003e\"This book provides a rich perspective on SCF, broadening the scope to embrace all solutions and to optimize working capital at supply chain level, balancing the academic and the managerial perspective. 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This book certainly represents an excellent work of systematization of the existing knowledge, able to offer a clear picture of the historical evolution and of the practical implications of Supply Chain Finance. The ability to blend scientific and methodological rigor and practical impact is a major value. 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He teaches Socio-Technical Systems Design. Nick Rich is a Fellow at Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan.\u003cb\u003eMohamed Afy-Shararah\u003c\/b\u003e is an industrial engineer experienced in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. 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It also addresses concrete strategies for risk management, partnerships, logistics, performance assessment, information technology, and beyond. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the healthcare supply chain and the opportunities that present themselves as we look toward the future. Written by a team of authors with both research expertise and practical experience in healthcare supply chain, this broad and impactful book teases out the complexities within the supply chain field and the healthcare ecosystem. The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, and the role of the supply chain is shifting in response. Institutions and practitioners are collaborating more closely than ever with supply chain leaders. This shift introduces new opportunities and challenges at the level of healthcare delivery. Additionally, the role of supply chain in safeguarding the social determinants of healthfood, transportation, critical health-related productsis rapidly expanding, especially in historically underserved populations. This revised edition takes a holistic approach to the needs of people and organizations, yielding strategies that will improve both economic and health outcomes. Gain the understanding you need to work toward building a mature supply chain organizationDevelop perspective on how the needs of the healthcare supply chain are shifting in the modern eraHolistically assess supply chain performance and improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomesIdentify opportunities to generate value, improve alliances, and cut costsThis book will be of interest to graduate students in the health sector and supply chain programs, as well as working clinicians, health sector managers, and supply chain leaders. 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Each of the profiled companies are committed to advancing cultural traditions of a particular place. They value, honor, and are all deeply rooted in the geography, culture, and people of a specific location and their success is attributable to their connection to that place. With this shared value, their unique stories highlight the conditions, risks, strategies, and successes in creating and maintaining sustainable supply chains for ready-to-wear and home fashions. 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Imperial Stock Ranch and Shaniko Wool Company: Natural Adaptations\u003c\/b\u003e Lambing Season  Changing a Mindset: Imperial Stock Ranch, Oregon, USA Starting a Yarn Business: Converting Sunlight Energy From Yarn to Finished Items Ready-to-Wear: Imperial Collection by Anna Cohen Sustainable Bridges: East and West, Rural and Urban The Business Naturally Adapts “The Call” The Power of Purpose beyond Profit Expanding Markets Traceability and Certification A Sense of Place References and Resources   \u003cb\u003e3. 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A Brand Is Born  Climbing a Mountain  Beyond Ecuador  The Artisan Co-op Model  Economic Sustainability: Financial Strategies  Networks, Organizations, and Certifications  Documenting and Communicating Impact  Next Steps: Scaling an Artisan Ownership Model  References and Resources   \u003cb\u003e6. Harris Tweed®: Às an ghearann tha an t-aodach a’ tighinn \/ From the Land Comes the Cloth Clò Mòr\u003c\/b\u003e History of the Harris Tweed Industry  Harris Tweed Act 1993 and the Harris Tweed Authority Structure and Supply Chain of Harris Tweed Crofting and Wool Production Processing Wool: The Foundation of Harris Tweed Harris Tweed Mills Washing and Dyeing Wool Blending, Carding, and Spinning Wool Preparing the Warp Textile Design Weaving Harris Tweed Harris Tweed Weavers The Weaving Process Finishing and Inspecting Harris Tweed Marketing Harris Tweed: Power of the Orb Marketing Harris Tweed Markets for Harris Tweed: Tradition and Evolution Using the Harris Tweed Label on Finished Products Protecting the Orb From the People Comes the Cloth References and Resources  \u003cb\u003e7. 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This is a must-have book for all supply chain and operations professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to Digital Transformation for Supply Chains; Key Supply Chain Processes Relevant for Digital Transformation; Supply Chain Process Transformation Methodology; Managing and Leading Supply Chain Transformation Project; Case Studies;","brand":"World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48743278707031,"sku":"9789811229596","price":33.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9789811229596.jpg?v=1720064894"},{"product_id":"cyber-security-and-supply-chain-management-risks-challenges-and-solutions-9789811231568","title":"Cyber Security And Supply Chain Management:","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the cyber vulnerabilities in supply chain management? How can firms manage cyber risk and cyber security challenges in procurement, manufacturing, and logistics?Today it is clear that supply chain is often the core area of a firm's cyber security vulnerability, and its first line of defense. This book brings together several experts from both industry and academia to shine light on this problem, and advocate solutions for firms operating in this new technological landscape.Specific topics addressed in this book include: defining the world of cyber space, understanding the connection between supply chain management and cyber security, the implications of cyber security and supply chain risk management, the 'human factor' in supply chain cyber security, the executive view of cyber security, cyber security considerations in procurement, logistics, and manufacturing among other areas.","brand":"World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48743279165783,"sku":"9789811231568","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"agricultural-value-chains-in-india-ensuring-competitiveness-inclusiveness-sustainability-scalability-and-improved-finance-9789813342675","title":"Agricultural Value Chains in India: Ensuring","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis open access book provides a clear holistic conceptual framework of CISS-F (competitiveness, inclusiveness, sustainability, scalability and access to finance) to analyse the efficiency of value chains of high value agricultural commodities in India. It is based on the understanding that agriculture is an integrated system that connects farming with logistics, processing and marketing. Farmer’s welfare being central to any agricultural policy makes it very pertinent to study how a value chain works and can be strengthened further to realize this policy goal. This book adds value to the existing research by studying the value chains end-to-end across a wide spectrum of agricultural commodities with the holistic lens of CISS-F. It is not enough that a value chain is competitive but not inclusive or it is competitive and inclusive but not sustainable. The issue of scalability is very critical to achieve macro gains in terms of greater farmer outreach and sectoral growth. The research undertaken here brings out some very useful insights for policymaking in terms of what needs to be done better to steer the agricultural value chains towards being more competitive, inclusive, sustainable and scalable. The value chain specific research findings help draw very nuanced policy recommendations as well as present a big picture of the future direction of policy making in agriculture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Evaluating Agricultural Value Chains on CISS-F Framework.- Chapter 3: Decoding Value Chains of Tomatoes, Onions and Potatoes (TOP).- Chapter 4: Towards an Efficient Banana and Mango Value Chains in India.- Chapter 5: Analysis of Grapes and Pomegranates Value Chain.- Chapter 6: Towards Creation of an Efficient Dairy Value Chain.- Chapter 7: Poultry Value Chain in India.- Chapter 8: Pulses in India: A Value Chain Analysis.- Chapter 9: Developing Agricultural Value Chains in India- the Way Forward.","brand":"Springer Verlag, Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48743298269527,"sku":"9789813342675","price":40.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9789813342675.jpg?v=1720064982"},{"product_id":"supply-chain-management-accounting-9780749472993","title":"Supply Chain Management Accounting","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Templar \u003c\/b\u003eis a qualified accountant with 20 years industry experience as well as a lecturer on supply chain and procurement MScs in Cranfield and Plymouth. The author is a founding member of the Supply Chain Finance Community, a not-for-profit association which aims to share best practice and new research in an open, collaborative environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Supply chain decisions, such as sourcing globally, investing in a new manufacturing facility, reducing inventory levels, or redesigning a transport network, have a profound impact on financial performance.  However, decision makers rarely understand the full impact of these decision on their own firms, their supplier, and their customers.  In this book, Dr. Simon Templar relies on his extensive practical experience and his academic expertise to build bridges between supply chain management and accounting.  Whether you are an accountant or a supply chain practitioner, if you want to learn how to get the best financial results out of your supply chain, this book is for you.\" * Carlos Mena, Nike Professor of Supply Chain Management, Portland State University, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\"The book highlights that supply chain management (SCM) is much more than operational decision-making, demand planning or logistics execution. The work demonstrates impressively that SCM also affects financial variables such as sales revenues, net working capital or asset utilization. The book perfectly emphasises the very important but often neglected interfaces between operations and managerial accounting. The book serves both as a basis for \"newcomers\" to this field as well as compendium for specialists for a more in-depth examination of the operations-finance-relations.\" * Prof. Dr. Erik Hofmann, Director, Institute of Supply Chain Management, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 00: Supply chain accounting;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: Profitability, liquidity and asset utilisation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Supply chain management and firm performance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Product costing – Comparing marginal costing with full costing;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Activity based costing and time based process mapping;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: Investment appraisal;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Total cost of ownership and life cycle costing;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Target costing and new product development;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Introduction to supply chain finance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Customer profitability analysis;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: Budgeting, sales and operations planning, standard costing and variance analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865724399959,"sku":"9780749472993","price":42.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780749472993.jpg?v=1722275274"},{"product_id":"defence-logistics-9780749478032","title":"Defence Logistics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeremy Smith\u003c\/b\u003e manages modules on the Defence Acquisition Management and the Programme and Project Management MScs at Cranfield Defence and Security, UK. He developed and leads several logistics short courses and workshops pitched at strategic and practitioner levels. He served for 25 years in the British Army as a logistician and Ammunition Technical Officer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book offers a great academic view of how defence logisticians can get ahead of the game before weapons are deployed, let alone the first shots fired. It pulls together many of the underlying principles in an easily digestible format. I wish I could have had the benefit of this compendium before I deployed to Iraq to help me understand how we should have done it better!\" * Group Captain (Rtd) Chris Markey FCMI FCILT, Chariman of the Defence Forum for the CILT, UK, and Deputy Commander Joint Force Logistics Component Operation TELIC I and II 2003, UK *\u003cbr\u003e\"There simply aren't enough good books on military logistics, but here is one for both the enthusiast and the more generally interested reader alike. It combines academic rigour with practical knowledge and historical illustration - and all in a format that allows for a dip into a specific subject or a more broadly based review of the entire field. Logistics may not be new, but this book shows why it has never been more relevant to modern thinking on defence.\" * Major General M D Wood CBE, former Director General of the UK Joint Supply Chain and a current Colonel Commandant of the Royal Logistic Corps in the British Army *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 00: Introduction;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: Defence logistics definitions and frameworks;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Defence logistics - an historical perspective;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Defence logistics in context;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Resilience in defence supply chains;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: Integrating mission and support systems through the life cycle - Integrated logistics support and maintenance strategies;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Supportability analysis for supportable and supported mission systems;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Achieving dependability in defence systems;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Planning and executing defence operational logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Procurement for defence logistics support;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: Managing performance in defence logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 11: Optimizing the defence inventory;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 12: Accounting and finance in defence logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 13: Decision support in defence logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 14: Defence logistics and crisis response;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 15: Defence logistics information systems;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 16: A look to the future;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865726005591,"sku":"9780749478032","price":52.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780749478032.jpg?v=1722275277"},{"product_id":"category-management-in-purchasing-9780749482619","title":"Category Management in Purchasing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, the international procurement and negotiation consultancy and training provider. With over 27 years of experience working in purchasing, he has worked all over the world to help global organizations increase their purchasing capability through training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams to drive in the adoption of category management and other strategic purchasing methodologies. He is also author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupplier Relationship Management\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, now in its second edition, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Buyer's Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and his award-winning title \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNegotiation for Procurement Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, all published by Kogan Page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book has quickly established itself as the essential reference book for category management and a practical guide for practitioners. With its thoroughness and insight, it is valuable to both the category novice and the experienced manager and should be on every senior procurement executive's bookshelf.\" * Peter Smith, Spend Matters *\u003cbr\u003e\"O'Brien's ability to objectively re-evaluate his own authoritative perspective on category management - given the significant changes in procurement priorities and the widespread impact of digital technology - is impressive, and allows the reader to chart their future path from a more stategic position.\" * Kelly Barner, Owner, Buyers Meeting Point LLC *\u003cbr\u003e\"This edition is a siginificant step forward. O'Brien's widely acclaimed and established exposition of category management is further complemented by rich new insight from leading practitioners into how organizations can realize an effective implemention of this approach. Another essential tool for the modern strategic procurement leader or practitioner from one of the leading authors in our community.\" * Philip Ideson, Managing Director, Art of Procurement *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 00: Introduction;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: Introducing category management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: The principles of category management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Laying the groundwork for success;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Stage 1 – Initiation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: Stage 2 – Insight;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Stage 3 – Innovation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Stage 4 – Implementation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Stage 5 – Improvement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Making category management happen;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: Guaranteeing success – Now and for the future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865726628183,"sku":"9780749482619","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780749482619.jpg?v=1722275277"},{"product_id":"the-lean-supply-chain-9780749482060","title":"The Lean Supply Chain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarry Evans\u003c\/b\u003e has held roles at Tesco including Lean Process Manager in  Supply Chain Development. He was part of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre at Cardiff Business School as a Senior Research Associate until his retirement. \u003cb\u003eRobert Mason \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Logistics and Programme Director, MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management, at Cardiff Business School. He has led numerous business research projects, including working with Tesco as a partner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"When considering a major undertaking such as building a Lean supply chain, it doesn't hurt to have a little guidance from a major global player. This book debunks many myths, and provides solid practical examples and advice for supply chain professionals looking to cut waste from their enterprises.\" * Inbound Logistics *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: Introduction;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Tesco past and present;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Tesco and strategy – Managing the what, why and how!;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Customer insight – To drive the Tesco supply chain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: Lean and the Tesco supply chain – ‘Mastering the supply chain’;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Tesco and their CSR agenda;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Rebuilding trust;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Tesco and continuous improvement – Debunking seven myths of conventional business thinking;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Current challenges – Aligning corporate and supply chain strategies to a changing macro environment;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865727021399,"sku":"9780749482060","price":42.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780749482060.jpg?v=1722275280"},{"product_id":"supply-chain-strategy-and-financial-metrics-9780749482572","title":"Supply Chain Strategy and Financial Metrics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Bram DeSmet\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO of Solventure where he helps global production and retail organizations in the domain of Strategy, Supply Chain and Operations. He is a Professor in Operations \u0026amp; Supply Chain Management at Vlerick Business School, Belgium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a milestone in the evolution of supply chain planning literature. It presents a comprehensive methodology for connecting supply chain improvements to business performance, a topic that has not been often addressed. I would recommend this book as a must-read to all supply chain practitioners.\" * Harpal Singh, CEO, Arkieva *\u003cbr\u003e\"A very timely book. As the fundamentals of supply chain are being redefined by the digital revolution, it is absolutely needed for supply chain executives to become much more proficient with the financial metrics of supply chains to assess the benefits and costs of those technologies. Metrics beyond cost, like cash, are going to define the future evolution of digital supply chains and change current practices dramatically.\" * Prof. Dr. Carlos Cordon, LEGO Professor of Strategy and Supply Chain Management, IMD *\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a great contribution in the evolution of business and supply chain excellence to a more holistic approach to create sustainable business performance and results. It provides a clear picture and extensive guidance for leaders to connect all the dots of a chosen business strategy with a supply chain strategy, and links this to the right business performance measurement. \u003cb\u003eProf. Dr. Bram DeSmet\u003c\/b\u003e has created a masterpiece which can be used for any business transformation and I am convinced that winning companies will implement the methods described in the book as part of their business excellence journey towards sustainable success.\" * Frank Vorrath, VP Global Supply Chain, Johnson Controls *\u003cbr\u003e\"This book provides a practical guide towards formulating and implementing Supply Chain Strategy; highly recommended for all supply chain professionals!\" * Prof. Dr. Jack van der Veen, Evofenedex chair Supply Chain Management, Nyenrode Business Universiteit *\u003cbr\u003e\"Excellent companies have more than good products and marketing, above all they have a perfect supply chain. By using the supply chain triangle of \u003cb\u003eBram DeSmet\u003c\/b\u003e, organizations can fulfil their promises to their customers. The supply chain triangle takes care of the right balance between service to customers, the costs customer are willing to pay and the cash the organization must generate to be able to exist and to innovate.\" * Michel Van Buren, Managing Director, BLMC \u0026amp; Solventure, Netherlands *\u003cbr\u003e\"Improving service, while optimizing cost and working capital is the mission of supply chain at Owens Corning. The supply chain triangle introduced in this book captures the dynamics involved and what are the strategic limitations. A must-read for any supply chain professional.\" * Tony Heldreth, VP Supply Chain, Owens Corning *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - \t01: The Supply Chain Triangle of Service, Cost and Cash;\t\t\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Strategy in the Supply Chain Triangle;\t\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Financial Benchmarking in Two Dimensions;            \t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Financial Target Setting in Two Dimensions;\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: The Impact of Strategy on Financial Benchmarking and Target Setting;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Redefining the Service Corner into a Value Corner;\t\t\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Building a Strategy Driven KPI Dashboard;\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Implementing a Strategy Driven Supply Chain;\t\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Appendix – Financial Templates – Inventory Management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: Appendix – Financial Templates – The Cost of Inventory – Rent, Room, Risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865727054167,"sku":"9780749482572","price":42.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780749482572.jpg?v=1722275279"},{"product_id":"mastering-the-supply-chain-9780749484484","title":"Mastering the Supply Chain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA freelance trainer and consultant,\u003cb\u003e Ed Weenk\u003c\/b\u003e is also a senior lecturer in Supply Chain at Maastricht School of Management, EADA Business School in Barcelona and the Antwerp Management School.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e provides an invaluable guide for understanding how decisions are made when managing the supply chain strategically. The emphasis of the book is on practical learning and hence the book is written around 'The Fresh Connection' supply chain game. Having used this game in my courses over several years, this book would be an excellent companion. The book will provide value for UG, PG and MBA courses with a focus on supply chain management.\" * Professor Samir Dani, Head of Logistics, Marketing, Hospitality and Analytics, University of Huddersfield, UK *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent work that gives us the opportunity to review the concepts of the Supply Chain from a perspective that achieves a perfect balance between the methodology and the practical approach. In the text, Ed Weenk manages to capture with great skill the complex relationships that arise in the world of business without falling into excessive simplification, while allowing the reader to understand concepts from a practical perspective. My most sincere congratulations to Prof. Weenk. I am sure that Mastering the Supply Chain will be of great interest to practitioners, as well as academics and students.\" * Dr. Luis E. Herrera – Associate Professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico City (Mexico) *\u003cbr\u003e\"Building on his extensive training experience, Ed Weenk has written a very valuable and accessible book.\" * Finn Wynstra, NEVI Professor of Purchasing and Supply Management, Rotterdam School of Management *\u003cbr\u003e\"Ingeniously incorporates knowledge and practice of the fundamentals. The diagrams are especially descriptive, and the combination of theory with experential learning is a game-changer in the quest to educate students and professionals how to manage supply chains in an ever-changing world.\" * Laura M Meade, Director of International Programs and Professor of Supply Chain Practice, Neeley School of Business, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth *\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a real breakthrough for the learning and teaching of supply chain management.\" * Christian van Delft, Associate Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management, HEC Paris *\u003cbr\u003e\"This excellent book not only covers core supply chain management principles, buts adds a guided approach to mastering them. It will be of great value to both students and lecturers.\" * Tom Van Woensel, Professor of Operations Management and Logisitics, Eindhoven University of Technology and Antwerp Management School *\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the missing book on supply chain management: this practice-oriented, business-driven and interactive book is a pleasure to read and essential for people who wish to advance in their supply chain career.\" * Desiree Knoppen, Associate Professor and Head of Academic Department, Marketing, Operations and Supply, EADA Business School, Barcelona *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a great aid to those who would like to better understand the strategic and tactical landscape of Supply Chain Management as well as the mechanics of 'The Fresh Connection' business simulation. The book perfectly connects conceptual supply chain management considerations with business simulation practice. I strongly recommend this book to both teachers and students as a supportive tool for Supply Chain Management courses and trainings.\" * Dmitrii Gavrilov, CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, SCOR-P, APICS Master CPIM Instructor, APICS Lead CSCP Instructor, APICS Associate CLTD Instructor, Professor, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) *\u003cbr\u003e\"So far there has not been a well-suited textbook to support and foster this excellent learning experience with the general concepts of supply chain management. I have been integrating 'The Fresh Connection' simulation with great success in my supply chain management courses for several years. The experimental environment of the simulation brings a real-world sensation into the classroom. \u003ci\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e provides the essential learning needed to bridge the gap between The Fresh Connection and the fundamentals of supply chain management.\" * Michael Lustenberger, Research Associate, Center of Strategy \u0026amp; Operations, ZHAW School of Management and Law, Winterthur, Switzerland *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent book that not only covers the understanding of core supply chain management principles but adds a guided approach to mastering them. The key learning and one of the important distinguishing factors are the hands-on learning using 'The Fresh Connection' game. \u003ci\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e will be of great value for students seeking to understand and master those SCM principles, but also for lecturers giving them an excellent hands-on learning tool to their students.\" * Prof. Dr Tom Van Woensel – Professor Operations Management and Logistics, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, and Antwerp Management School, Belgium *\u003cbr\u003e\"Ed Weenk covers how competitive company strategy links to supply chain typology and to the process of Sales \u0026amp; Operations Planning. In the second and third part of the book, using a realistic supply chain business simulation game of a fruit juice manufacturing company, the Author lets a team of virtual students called SuperJuice show in a very practical way which trade-offs have to be made to execute the chosen company strategy and the complexities involved in the decision making. All in all, I think \u003ci\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e will prove to be a very useful and practically oriented book providing a grateful and effective learning experience for a wide diversity of learners.\" * Martijn Lofvers, CEO and Chief Trendwatcher at Supply Chain Media *\u003cbr\u003e\"The title says it all:\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eMastering the Supply Chain - \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNot only in theory, but also in practice. This book covers the fundamentals of supply chain management with a strong emphasis on practical application. A clear structure guides you through mastering the multiple dimensions of the supply chain management: the business, technical and leadership dimensions. There are plenty of useful exercises throughout the book which challenge you to explore, analyse and imagine key supply chain management concepts or scenarios, thus ensuring a holistic understanding. The highlight is the learning experience through 'The Fresh Connection' business simulation - a game environment allowing you to study the effects of key supply chain decisions on the example of a fruit juice supply chain. All in all, a well-written book on supply chain management that prepares you to master the supply chain challenges of the future.\" * Dr. Stanislav Chankov, Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, Department of Mathematics and Logistics, Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany *\u003cbr\u003e\"Supply chain scholars continually get bombarded with new\/re-branded theories and concepts in this, (still relatively new) field of study. What is often sadly lacking is a blended learning approach with appropriate material and mechanisms for the learner to try\/apply\/test these theories and concepts in different dynamic business scenarios within a \"safe experimental environment\" revealing all the supply chain complexities to be managed in the future. Together with The Fresh Connection's experiential learning environment, this new book, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, provides the supporting material in a condensed, progressive and aligned style. It further fills the gap in serving industry's current critical need towards assisting both instructors and learners to establish the appropriate onboarding knowledge and skills that can enable businesses in achieve their multi-dimensional business strategies with implementable supply chain plans.\" * Johan Louw, Associate Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e deals with how to manage a supply chain from multiple perspectives, including business, technology, performance and optimization. It contains many templates for analysis, thus giving the reader a quick guide to supply chain management. The author shows people the most relevant principles, analysis process and decision-making frameworks using one interactive case throughout the book. \u003ci\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e is kindly recommended as a textbook for both students and practitioners.\" * Ms. Wang Xiaofang, Director of Lab, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing (China) *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e profoundly reveals the core of supply chain management: strategy, collaboration, technology and leadership. Through 'The Fresh Connection' simulation game, which is used as an interactive case in the book, readers can experience the challenge and charm of supply chain management, and truly understand that the competition between modern enterprises is the competition between supply chains. To win in the competition, we need to deeply realize that supply chain management is not alone and isolated, but that each department should strengthen mutual communication, understanding and trust. On this basis, through information sharing, responsibility allocation, common decision-making and other ways, one can achieve the collaboration and unity of the whole operational process of the company.\" * Professor Gao Junjun, Managing Director of Demand Chain Institute, Founder \u0026amp; CEO of oIBP. SHU-UTS SILC Business School, Shanghai (China) *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e presents a systematic approach to understanding current supply chains and value networks. This book offers a theoretical and practical support that will help organizations as well as students understand supply chains, and the potential impact of trends in business and society on company competitiveness. Ed Weenk´s take on the underlying fundamentals delivers a pragmatic approach to enhancing the learner's understanding of fundamentals and beyond. His approach is a major step towards understanding Supply Chain basics and potential disruptions to the growth of the business.\" * Dr Mario Chong, Vice dean of Business Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru *\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the major challenges in either learning or teaching Supply Chain Management is the creation of the bridge between the theory and practice. The non-experienced learnings remain abstract until they are applied in real life. \u003ci\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e is closing the gap by providing a solid theoretical base as well as an immediate practical application through a business simulation in a very experimental and playful way. It's an absolute reference on Supply Chain Management for students, professionals, and leaders.\" * Nicolai Rassolov MSc, Lecturer, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University, Montreal, Canada *\u003cbr\u003e\"Supply Chain is a broad area that requires many different managerial, technical and leadership skills, as well as knowledge and a holistic view of different areas, from purchasing to operations, finance and sales. Consequently, learning Supply Chain concepts and putting them into practice is a challenging mission, particularly for those in the early and intermediate stages of their careers. In such context, \u003ci\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e offers a unique approach that blends a comprehensive review of the main concepts of supply chain, with plenty of additional references for a more in-depth learning of specific topics.  It fills a much-needed gap that effectively allows the integration of such concepts to an experiential learning approach using the excellent business simulation game called The Fresh Connection.\" * Claudio Barbieri da Cunha, Associate Professor, Head of Dept of Transportation Engineering, Director of Center for Innovation in Logistics Systems Engineering (CISLOG), University of São Paulo, Brazil *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering the Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis one of the few Supply Chain Management books that describes the explanation about the fundamentals of Supply Chain Management as well as how to apply these fundamentals concretely to the level of organization, management and operations.\" * Mohamed el Ouasghiri, Senior lecturer Supply Chain Management, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 00: Preface;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: Supply chain – General introduction;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Introduction to the business dimension of supply chain management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Introduction to the technical dimension of supply chain management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Introduction to the leadership dimension of supply chain management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: Scenarios in a fresh food company;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Knowledge in action, with a supply chain simulation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Mastering the technical dimension of supply chain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Mastering the leadership dimension of supply chain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Supply chain in a VUCA world;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: Imagining business challenges for the supply chain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 11: Imagining technical challenges for the supply chain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 12: Imagining leadership challenges for the supply chain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 13: Epilogue;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 14: References\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865727709527,"sku":"9780749484484","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780749484484.jpg?v=1722275281"},{"product_id":"supply-chain-management-for-sustainable-food-networks-9781118930755","title":"Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Food","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interdisciplinary framework for managing sustainable agrifood supply chains     Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Food Networks provides an up-to-date and interdisciplinary framework for designing and operating sustainable supply chains for agri-food products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Sustainable Agrifood Supply Chain Management 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction – Agrifood Supply Chain Management 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Why Sustainable Agrifood Supply Chain Management 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Hierarchy of Decision-Making for AFSCs 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Strategic Level 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Tactical and Operational Levels 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Emerging Trends and Technologies in Primary Production 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Alternative Production Systems 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Innovative Technologies 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Conclusions 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Precision Agriculture: Crop Management for Improved Productivity and Reduced Environmental Impact or Improved Sustainability 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 How Precision Agriculture is Applied 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Data Collection 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Data Analysis and Management Zone Delineation 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Variable Rate Application Technology 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 Auto Guidance Systems and Other Applications 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Decision Support Systems for the Farmer 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Profitability and Adoption of Precision Farming 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Precision Agriculture and Sustainability 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Conclusions 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Agricultural Waste Biomass 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Amount of Biomass 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Global Production of Agricultural Residues 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 China 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Denmark 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.4 USA 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Biorefinery Processing of Agricultural Waste Products 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Physiochemical Properties and Organic Composition of Agricultural Waste and Residue 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Bioenergy Production 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Bio-based Chemical Production 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Environmental and Land Use Issues 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Manure Management 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Crop Residues Management 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Land Use Aspects 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.4 Whole Chain Management 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Conclusion 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Maintaining Momentum: Drivers of Environmental and Economic Performance, and Impediments to Sustainability 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Literature Review 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Hypothesis Development 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 The Link between Stakeholder Demands and Integration of Environmental Activities 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 The Link between Integration and Economic and Environmental Performance 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 The Role of Moderating Factors 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Data and Method 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Sample Description 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Variable Descriptions 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.3 Statistical Estimation 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Results 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Discussion and Conclusions 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 A Hierarchical Decision-Making Framework for Quantitative Green Supply Chain Management: A Critical Synthesis of Academic Research Efforts 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Hierarchy of the Decision]Making Process 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Strategic GSCM Decisions 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Tactical GSCM Decisions 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Operational GSCM Decisions 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Critical Synthesis of Academic Research Efforts 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Summary and Conclusions 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Safety and Traceability 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Drivers for Food Traceability 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Traceability: Legislations and Standards 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 International Legislation 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Standards 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Design of Traceability Systems 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Definitions of Traceability Related Concepts 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Current Technologies for Traceability 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Performance Optimization 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Future Trends 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Conclusions 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Information Technology for Food Supply Chains 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Information Technology Architecture in a Supply Chain Context 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 RFID-Enabled Supply Chain Management 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Carbon Footprint Monitoring in the Supply Chain 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Urban Shared Food Logistics 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Discussion 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Conclusions 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Carbon Footprint Management for Food Supply Chains: an Integrated Decision Support System 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 The Carbon Footprint of Food Supply Chains 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Background 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Carbon Footprint of Pre]farm Processes 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.3 Carbon Footprint of On]farm Processes 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.4 Carbon Footprint of Post]farm Processes 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.5 Critical Challenges of CFM 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 The Supply Chain Environmental Analysis Tools 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 The Need for New Tools 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Description of Methodological Approach 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 An Illustrative Case Study 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Scenario Description 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Application and Analysis of SCEnAT Tools 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Implication of SCEnAT Tools in a Wheat Supply Chain 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Summary and Conclusions 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Quality Management Schemes and Connections to the Concept of Sustainability in the Food Chain 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Quality Management Schemes in the Food Supply Chain 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 Food Quality Definitions 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 Quality Management Scheme Concepts 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3 Application of Quality Management Schemes to the Supply Chain 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.4 Beneficiaries of Quality Management Schemes along the Supply Chain 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Introducing Sustainability and Sustainable Production 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Linking Quality Management Schemes with Sustainability along the Food Chain 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1 Primary Production 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.2 Food Manufacturing 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.3 Transportation and Food Retailing 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Consumers and Quality Management Schemes Addressing Sustainability 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Conclusion 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Risk Management for Agri-food Supply Chains 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Supply Chain Risk Management 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Improving Security 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Facing Disruptions 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Risk Management in Agri-food Supply Chains 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Risk Types and Sources 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Risk Mitigation Strategies 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Quantitative Tools for Agri-food Supply Chain Risk Management 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Case 1: Revenue Management of Perishable Agri-food Products – a Newsvendor-Type Modeling Approach 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 System Description 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 Model Development 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.3 Numerical Example 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Case 2: Emergency Dual Sourcing Contracts – a Simulation-Based Approach 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.1 System Description 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.2 Discrete Event Simulation Model 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.3 Numerical Example 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Case 3: Managing Agri-food Supply Chain Disruption Risks – a Game-Theoretic Approach 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6.1 Model and Problem Description 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Hot topics in business today that relate to OSCM are mitigating the risk of disruptions while reducing the cost of supply chain processes, integration and collaboration with customers and suppliers, sustainability and minimizing the long-term cost of products and processes. These topics are studied in the book to clarify the big picture of what these topics are and why they are important to business today.  The seventeenth edition supplies many examples of leading-edge companies and practices to make the book an interesting and relevant r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One: Strategy, Products, and Capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Strategy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Design of Products and Services \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Projects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Strategic Capacity 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He is an educator, consultant, and writer with a wealth of experience in many sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlistair Brandon-Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-chaired Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Head of the Information, Decisions, and Operations Division at the University of Bath, School of Management. He is also an Adjunct Professor for Hult International Business School and Danish Technical University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicola Burgess\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Reader in Operations Management at Warwick Business School. She has worked extensively with public sector organisations to understand Operations Management and Improvement in a public sector context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct and service innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe structure and scope of supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe layout and look of facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople in operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply Chain Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventory management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging risk and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866530066775,"sku":"9781292408248","price":62.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781292408248.jpg?v=1722279093"},{"product_id":"essentials-of-operations-management-9781292449265","title":"Essentials of Operations Management","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNigel Slack\u003c\/strong\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Operations Management and Strategy at Warwick Business School, an Honorary Professor at Bath University, and 'Honorary Fellow of the European Operations Management Association'. He is an educator, consultant, and writer with a wide experience in many sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlistair Brandon-Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Full Chaired Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Head of the Information, Decisions, and Operations Division at the University of Bath, School of Management. He is also an Adjunct Professor for Hult International Business School and Danish Technical University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicola Burgess\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Reader in Operations Management at W;arwick Business School. She has worked extensively with public sector organisations to understand operations management and improvement in a public sector context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations management and performanceIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is operations management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the input–transformation– output process?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is operations management important to an organisation's performance?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the process hierarchy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do operations (and processes) differ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do operations managers do?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations strategyIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is strategy and what is operations strategy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does operations strategy align with business strategy (top-down)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does operations strategy align with market requirements (outside-in)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does operations strategy align with operational experience (bottom-up)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does operations strategy align with operations resources (inside-out)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are the four perspectives of operations strategy reconciled?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can the process of operations strategy be organised?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct and service innovationIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is product and service innovation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the strategic role of product and service innovation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the stages of product and service innovation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the benefits of interactive product and service innovation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess design – resourcesIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is choosing the right resources important?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo processes match volume–variety requirements?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre process layouts appropriate?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre job designs appropriate?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess design – analysisIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is it important to get the details of process design correct?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat should be the objectives of process design?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are processes currently designed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre process tasks and capacity configured appropriately?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs process variability recognised?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply chain managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is supply chain management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow should supply chains compete?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow should relationships in supply chains be managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the supply side managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the demand side managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the dynamics of supply chains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is capacity management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is demand measured?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is capacity measured?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the demand side managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the supply side managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can operations understand the consequences of their capacity management decisions?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventory managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is inventory?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do you need inventory?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much should you order? (The volume decision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen should you order? (The timing decision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can you control inventory?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResource planning and controlIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is resource planning and control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the difference between planning and control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do supply and demand affect planning and control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the activities of planning and control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is enterprise resource planning (ERP)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations improvementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is improvement so important in operations management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the key elements of operations improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the broad approaches to improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat techniques can be used for improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is risk management also improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to take it further?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean operationsIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is lean?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean consider flow?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean consider (and reduce) waste?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean consider improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean consider the role of people?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean apply throughout the supply network?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to take it further?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is quality and why is it so important?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat steps lead towards conformance to specification?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is total quality management (TQM)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are projects?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is project management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the project environment understood?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are projects defined?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are projects planned?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are projects controlled and learned from?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866533638487,"sku":"9781292449265","price":52.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781292449265.jpg?v=1722279109"},{"product_id":"the-strategydriven-supply-chain-9781398600454","title":"The StrategyDriven Supply Chain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Bram DeSmet \u003c\/b\u003eis the CEO of Solventure where he helps global production and retail organizations in the domain of Strategy, Supply Chain and Operations. He is a Professor in Operations \u0026amp; Supply Chain Management at Vlerick Business School, Belgium and a visiting Professor at Peking University, China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Driven Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e book is another masterpiece and must read for Business Executives and Supply Chain Professionals who want to integrate strategy, finance and supply chain in order to create a competitive edge for their organizations. The integrated value planning and execution model (IVP\u0026amp; E) has the potential to become the main business management process for companies in future.\" * Frank Vorrath, Vice President Service Delivery EMEA \u0026amp; APAC at Gartner Inc. *\u003cbr\u003e\"One supply chain doesn't fit all. Supply chains differ per company, but also often internally per product market combination. In this great book \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBram DeSmet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e describes how companies should balance service, cost and cash to let their different supply chains create the best value for their varying customers. This book is a must-read for every decision maker in manufacturing, wholesale and retail.\" * Martijn Lofvers, CEO \u0026amp; Chief Trendwatcher Supply Chain Media *\u003cbr\u003e\"Supply Chains are becoming incredibly more strategic for most of the companies and their roles have transformed to be crucial in value generation by providing customers with the right service, quality and experience. In his book Bram captures the essence of how strategy, finance and supply chain should interconnect to drive more value through strategy-driven supply chains. A warmly recommended read!\" * Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Schneider Electric *\u003cbr\u003e\"Despite all volatility and uncertainty getting the fundamentals of your supply strategy right is more important than ever before. The latest book of Dr. Desmet connects the ‚magic triangle' with consumer \u0026amp; customer, business and supply chain strategy in a unique and consistent way. Great read!\" * Dr. Dirk Holbach, CSCO, Henkel Laundry \u0026amp; Homecare *\u003cbr\u003e\"This book goes to the essence of high-performance supply chains. That is, launching strategies to meet  customer expectations, and then through operational excellence and innovation, freeing cash for re-investment in projects to further improve performance. It's a virtuous circle.\" * Dr John Gattorna, Global SC ‘thought leader’ and Author *\u003cbr\u003e\"Supply Chain and Supply Chain Planning are key to value generation at Hero Group, as elegantly captured by the Supply Chain Triangle prominent in Bram's books. A highly recommended read for any finance or supply chain professional.\" * Witte van Cappellen, CSCO, Hero *\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent book in which Prof. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBram DeSmet \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eillustrates how supply chain should be an integral and vital part in building and executing a business strategy. The clear concepts underpinned with good case studies trigger a lot of reflection and are very instrumental to help you in both the strategy exercise and the design of an effective supply chain.\" * Frank Vromant, Former CFO and Exec VP Bekaert (retired) *\u003cbr\u003e\"In our increasingly volatile, complex and uncertain world, supply chain as the strategic balancing act between service, cost and cash cannot be underestimated.  Mastering a strategy-driven supply chain implies the understanding that in a successful business strategy the value proposition and the corresponding supply chain are inseparable.\" * Patrick Reekmans, CEO Poppies Bakery Group *\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a must read.  Bram showed me the importance of making choices in order to come to a clear cut strategy which survives changing market conditions. Exercises \u0026amp; cases helped me to see the connection between the supply chain triangle, financial metrics, the different strategic options and how these could lead to streamlined kpi's and organizational models. It offers an ideal framework for management teams.\"\" * Tom Hautekiet, CEO, Port Zeebrugge *\u003cbr\u003e\"A fascinating book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to use their supply chain to gain a financial edge\" * Dr Harpal Singh, CEO, Arkieva *\u003cbr\u003e\"The author, \u003cb\u003eBram Desmet\u003c\/b\u003e has a strong appetite for seeing and revealing connections and pushing back boundaries. This is more than a supply chain and operations book but a business book that should be read by any CFO or CEO.  This book helps provide a comprehensive methodology to connect business improvements and decisions with business performance and supply chain success.\" * Eric Wilson CPF, Director Thought Leadership Institute of Business Forecasting *\u003cbr\u003e\"The strategic potential of supply chains has been poorly understood and woefully neglected for far too long, something that has come back to haunt many businesses during these disruptive times. \u003cb\u003eBram Desmet's\u003c\/b\u003e first book was therefore a breath of fresh air, providing clear, understandable guidance to business leaders on how to strategically design their supply chains. '\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Driven Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e' expands on those concepts, providing further indispensable insights into the art and science of designing supply chains that operate as strategic weapons of value generation. A timely and essential book. Bravo.\" * Sean Culey (SCOR-P, FCILT). Visiting Fellow – Supply Chain at Cranfield School of Management, business transformation advisor, author and award-winning keynote speaker. *\u003cbr\u003e\"The times when supply chain management could be considered as merely an operational activity focused on cost-reduction are long gone. By introducing the supply chain triangle, thought-leader \u003cb\u003eBram DeSmet\u003c\/b\u003e provided supply chain professionals a highly relevant framework to (re)think their contribution. In this inspiring and highly practical book he takes it one step further by addressing the indispensable next question: how can we make our supply chain a true strategic asset?\" * Prof.dr. Jack AA van der Veen, Nyenrode Business Universiteit *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eBram Desmet \u003c\/b\u003ehas again proven to write a book that matters. Living in volatile times, overcoming our pandemic, digitalization and sustainability solutions in supply chain networks have become more than ever a must. Companies are now more connected than ever, new business models and ecosystems arise, whilst others disappear fast. Supply chain transformation is at the forefront now. Channel management, stock level management, all performance indicators need to be at the business management fingertips. In this book Bram Desmet describes in his unique practical style how cash, cost and service correlate, their influence on working capital and return on capital employed. All of this to be able to act swift and savvy in these connected times we live in. To be able to navigate in an optimal way in times now where also many new opportunities are at the horizon. Understanding and implementing his book can be the differentiator to be the successful business partner in the value chains you operate. It is a privilege to work with his insights and deep understanding, also for our customers and at our Brightlands Institute for Supply Chain Innovation.\" * Ton Geurts, Business Director *\u003cbr\u003e\"The supply chain triangle has changed the way we translate the strategy of the company into targets for our different organizations. It makes the discussions less emotional, more fact based and increases the understanding of each other's goals.\" * Johan Heyman, Vice President Organizational Excellence, Barco *\u003cbr\u003e\"\"I will keep this book at arm's length! In clear language, Bram proposes criteria and models that together form a guide for defining a supply chain strategy in line with the business strategy. It is no surprise that markets are in full evolution, accelerated lately by COVID. The right choices need to be made if you want your strategy to be successful. Bram's book also contains the good news that choosing is not losing, but on the contrary, the key to success.\"\" * André Céron, Logistics Director Retail Partners Colruyt Group *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: The Supply Chain Triangle of Service, Cost and Cash;\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Strategy in the Supply Chain Triangle;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Strategy-Driven S\u0026amp;OP;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: The Strategy-Driven Enterprise;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: The Strategy-Driven Scorecard;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Implementing the Strategy-Driven Enterprise;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Appendix – Financial Templates – Inventory Management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Appendix – Financial Templates – The Cost of Inventory – Rent, Room, Risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866637611351,"sku":"9781398600454","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781398600454.jpg?v=1722279582"},{"product_id":"the-30-day-mba-in-international-business-9781398610965","title":"The 30 Day MBA in International Business","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColin Barrow\u003c\/b\u003e is a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University and the former Head of the Enterprise Group. Over the past 40 years, he has lectured and researched in business schools across the world. He is also the author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Business Plan Workbook, The 30 Day MBA, The 30 Day MBA in Marketing \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 30 Day MBA in Finance. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHe is based in Cornwall, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 00: Introduction;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: Introduction to international business and supply chain management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: The international business environment;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Global business strategy;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: International marketing strategy;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: Finance and accounting;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Managing the international organization;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Human resource management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Selecting and maintaining global strategic partners;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Ethics and social responsibility in the global marketplace;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: Entrepreneurship;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 11: Preparing the international business growth plan budget;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866640396631,"sku":"9781398610965","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781398610965.jpg?v=1722279596"},{"product_id":"profit-from-the-source-transforming-your-business-by-putting-suppliers-at-the-core-9781647821395","title":"Profit from the Source: Transforming Your","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcurement can be your company's secret weapon for winning in turbulent times.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn most companies, procurement is an unglamorous, unloved part of the business. A job in the procurement office? A fast track to nowhere. Sourcing and supplier management is strictly about costs, the thinking goes, and all that matters is playing hardball to get these as low as possible. No connection to innovation or strategy or creating positive value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot so fast. As Boston Consulting Group thought leaders Christian Schuh, Wolfgang Schnellbächer, Alenka Triplat, and Daniel Weise explain in \u003ci\u003eProfit from the Source\u003c\/i\u003e, procurement should be regarded in a new light, because it has the potential to be a CEO's secret weapon in these fast-moving, disruptive times. The authors offer a wake-up call and a new strategic blueprint for leaders everywhere. With vivid stories and in-depth case studies, they illustrate that no other business function offers the same holistic view of a company—from suppliers who provide the organization with raw materials and components to consumers who buy the finished product. While it's true that a core task of any procurement function is to keep costs from spiraling out of control, the authors show how procurement can help businesses generate phenomenal value from five other sources of competitive advantage critical to success—innovation, quality, sustainability, speed, and risk reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on BCG research and the authors' firsthand experience working with some of the world's leading companies—in high tech, automotive, consumer goods, and many other industries—\u003ci\u003eProfit from the Source\u003c\/i\u003e provides proven strategies to drive new bottom-line, as well as top-line, growth for your company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"…the authors amplify worthwhile insights into an urgent demand for action.\" — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In addition to plenty of examples from real companies, the authors offer valuable advice like avoiding \"procurement language\" when speaking with the C-suite because of the impact it can have on agency and impact and emphasizing \"profitable growth\" over savings.\" — \u003cb\u003eBuyers Meeting Point\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvard Business Review Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867993616727,"sku":"9781647821395","price":21.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781647821395.jpg?v=1722285952"},{"product_id":"the-technology-procurement-handbook-a-practical-guide-to-digital-buying-9781789662108","title":"The Technology Procurement Handbook: A Practical","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith the rise of cloud services and the digitization of all business units, procurement managers need to understand how to buy technology services in order to generate revenue, drive innovation and retain customers. \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Technology Procurement Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides a structured and logical view of the digital buying process. It includes invaluable advice on how to manage digital demand, prepare sourcing strategies, analyze the cost and benefits of proposed solutions and negotiate and implement comprehensive agreements.    \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Technology Procurement Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e examines the multiple streams of data that feed into the technology procurement process, such as ITIL service lifecycle data, PMI project management and cloud and software contract provisions. The book includes case studies and extensive practical advice based on the authors experience from recent procurement projects. There is also a chapter on modular contracting for the US market, explaining the use of agile contracts for IT projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Technology Procurement Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a useful and practical guide in the field of technology procurement. Sergii has experience guiding inexperienced team members and upskilling mature professionals in IT procurement, which is why I would recommend this book.\" * Adil Al Mulla, Vice President, Etihad Aviation Group Procurement \u0026amp; Supply Management *\u003cbr\u003e\"As we become firmly embedded in the Industry 4.0 era, it is good to see a book that addresses the changing needs of stakeholders as well as the refined tools required by procurement professionals to procure and engage with technology.  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Technology Procurement Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides practical tools for procuring IT and related services and also bridges the gap between traditional methods and the additional considerations and requirements specific to IT.\" * Sam Achampong, Head of CIPS MENA *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Technology Procurement Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e should be a part of the library not only of a procurement expert, but any executive of the business where procurement affects the enterprise efficiency. The systematic presentation supported by the extensive practical experience of the author ensures that the book becomes a valuable tool for procurement specialists.\" * Vladimir Kolomoets, Client Partner \/ Country Manager Ukraine, Pedersen \u0026amp; Partners *\u003cbr\u003e\"The impact of Technology 4.0 on the procurement profession should not be underestimated.  Procurement professionals face a rapidly changing global business environment and are expected to make sound and justified decisions as they procure technology and develop relationships with technological developers and suppliers, all whilst adding value and ensuring business success.  The Technology Procurement Handbook captures these key challenges and offers essential practical advice on how procurement professionals can address the impact of Technology 4.0, providing an essential handbook for current and future members of the profession.\" * Dr. Gary Ramsden, Associate Professor, University of Lincoln *\u003cbr\u003e\"What a read! Regardless which corporate function you call home, this is a must read if you are dealing with technology or procurement alike. It covers the past, present and future of the craft. It gives a masterful and in depth structure to everything you really need to understand in technology procurement. And it provides you with real life examples. Required reading for beginners and executives alike.\" * Andreas Raubach, Former VP Corporate Procurement of Air Berlin, Germany *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: Setting the scene for the next-generation technology procurement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Four pillars of technology procurement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Technology basics for procurement professionals;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Relationship management in procurement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: Deep dive into the procurement process;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Practical advice and case studies on technology procurement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: US legislation and regulation on agile deployment and contracting and performance-based management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Procurement 3.1 – Agile, lean, and value delivery today;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Conclusion;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868490182999,"sku":"9781789662108","price":52.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781789662108.jpg?v=1722288295"},{"product_id":"cross-border-logistics-operations-effective-trade-facilitation-and-border-management-9781789666724","title":"Cross-Border Logistics Operations: Effective","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith considerable turmoil in international trade and logistics it is more important than ever to understand trade and customs issues and their impact on logistics operations.\u003c\/b\u003e At every port and border international freight operations are exposed to trade and customs procedures.  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCross-Border Logistics Operations\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eserves as a comprehensive guide and companion to the cross-border trade and customs environment and its implications for international business supply chains and their control. Inspired by the World Customs Organization's Professional Standards (also known as the WCO PICARD Standards), it provides key insights into transporting goods across borders and effectively managing the requirements for compliance and enforcement.  International students, business operators and government officials will find the book rich in detail with practical examples that include the political, administrative, regulatory, technological and economic context throughout. It covers all the critical operational and legal aspects of cross-border logistics operations, including: -prevailing trade, customs and border policy -tariffs and import taxes  -border management and supply chain security practices -prohibitions and restrictions -enforcement and compliance practices -supply chain and logistics arrangements -disaster relief operations -frictionless trade and trade facilitation principles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Drawing on his many years as a trade facilitation practitioner and academic in the field, including as a contributor to the WCO's PICARD Programme, Andrew's book provides a comprehensive and valuable look at cross-border logistics, the players involved, the challenges faced and even offers glimpses of what the future could look like. This book should be on the reading list for anyone in the public or private sector whose work touches on cross-border logistics and desires a deeper understanding of how and why it all works.\" * Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, World Customs Organization (WCO) *\u003cbr\u003e\"Building on personal experience, a thorough literature review and years of project practice, \u003cb\u003eAndrew Grainger\u003c\/b\u003e gets one key message across: successful trade facilitation helps achieve both better controls and - at the same time - easier trade. And the book shows you how to do it.\" * Dr Jan Hoffman, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development *\u003cbr\u003e\"This book deals with a topic that is of global importance and affects the economic development of all countries. Cross-border logistics is the basis of international trade. As the subtitle of the book points out, it is about making trade facilitation and border management effective.  The author covers all the important aspects of cross-border logistics in the book and also points out the future development. Dr Grainger has produced a refreshingly well-written, seminal book that will serve scholars, students and practitioners for years to come.\" * Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Wolffgang, Institute of Customs and International Trade Law at the University of Muenster *\u003cbr\u003e\"Professor Andrew Grainger's book \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCross Border Logistics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e unravels the mysteries of cross border trade, offering an expansive but digestible overview of cross border commerce. In his book Professor Grainger explains the rules and conventions that define how goods are moved around the globe and in a language that does not assume an in-depth knowledge of the subject. This is a useful guide that should be on the bookshelf of anyone involved in international trade whatever your role and experience.\" * Steven Pope, Group Head Trade Facilitation - Go Trade, Deutsche Post DHL Group *\u003cbr\u003e\"Trade facilitation, or how to ease the flow of goods across borders, is a much discussed but generally poorly understood topic. It has long been as important - if not more important - than tariffs for most goods in developed country trade and is of vital importance for developing economies wishing to engage in international trade. This volume is a must read for anyone wishing to understand the processes and challenges involved in goods crossing borders.\" * Dr Stephen Woolcock, Associate Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics *\u003cbr\u003e\"This book gives an excellent overview of how cross-border logistics can be improved by simplification and harmonization of customs procedures, often referred to as trade facilitation. It provides a thorough scientific analysis of these issues, explaining the latest developments in regulation, policy making and IT innovations that foster trade facilitation. Combined with the extensive experience of the author in trade facilitation consulting, it provides a rich set of guidelines and best practices that can inspire customs officers and logistics professionals to realize the full potential of trade facilitation.\" * Prof Yao-Hua Tan, Professor of Information and Communication Technology, Delft University of Technology *\u003cbr\u003e\"In a time when cross-border operations are becoming increasingly complex and the need for Customs \u0026amp; Trade Compliance is greater than ever, Andrew's book is a timely and extremely useful view of this rapidly changing landscape and should be a reference of choice for any professional operating in this area.\" * Mark Corby, National UK Customs \u0026amp; Trade Compliance Manager, Kuehne + Nagel *\u003cbr\u003e\"Kudos to Andrew for such a comprehensive book covering all aspects of cross border trade from logistic operations and customs compliance to coordinated border management and supply chain integrity. It seems he responded to the challenge 'if you don't see the book you want on the shelf, write it'. An essential go-to resource for all its readers.\" * Dr Mohammad Saeed, Senior Advisor Trade Facilitation and Policy for Business, International Trade Centre *\u003cbr\u003e\"Unlike most supply chain and logistics books which deal with it as a footnote, this book unveils every inch of cross-border operations; an increasingly important and urgent subject governing the international flow of goods which should be taught at every business school. By focusing on the 'missing link' and overcoming friction between business operators and border agencies, Dr Grainger, a worldwide trade facilitation expert, has produced a much needed, insightful and up-to-date book that is worth every page.\" * Prof Cristiano Morini, University of Campinas, Faculty of Applied Sciences, FCA\/UNICAMP, Brazil *\u003cbr\u003e\"A spot-on contribution to the field of cross-border logistics management, the role of customs and other border agencies, as well as the facilitation of global trade. I warmly recommend Dr Grainger's book as a key learning and reference resource for students, executives, researchers and policy makers worldwide.\" * Dr Juha Hintsa, Founder of Cross-border Research Association, Switzerland *\u003cbr\u003e\"What a great book! There is so little useful literature in our field, and this book fills that gap. I recommend this book to all practitioners and academics in the field of cross border logistics.\" * Prof. Dr. Albert W. Veenstra, Professor of Trade and Logistics, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam *\u003cbr\u003e\"Organisations moving goods across international borders face a multitude of challenges and risks, including successfully dealing with national administrations and negotiating the diverse range of rules and regulations. In this book Andrew provides an insightful overview of compliance activities for cross-border logistics, addressing the spectrum of issues that need to be considered, including customs administration, declarations, prohibitions, compliance and coordination. The book discusses the role of customs and other border agencies within the wider context of logistics and supply chain management, the importance of trade facilitation, and the institutions that contribute to making international trade work, and concludes with a look at the impact on the movement of goods in crisis situations. These insights are drawn from Andrew's extensive career in trade facilitation both operationally and academically. In this book the world of customs and trade facilitation is made understandable, and will be useful to students, policy makers and practitioners. The absence of textbooks covering this subject means that this book is both the first of its kind, and an essential text for anyone interested in trade facilitation, customs operations and cross border logistics.\" * Professor Stephen Pettit, Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff Business School *\u003cbr\u003e\"What an impressive book!. An essential resource for anyone involved in cross-border logistics operations as well as those that seek to mitigate the impact of borders on international commerce. I have, for nearly thirty years, been an active proponent of semantic data harmonisation to encourage digitilisation of global supply chain communications as a migration path from paper and for progression towards Single Window environments. This book provides a textbook for supporting these ambitions for enhanced trade facilitation. \" * Sue Probert, Chair,  United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN\/CEFACT) *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: Cross-border logistics operations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Customs administrations, tariffs and other taxes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Customs declarations and control;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Prohibitions, restrictions and other border procedures;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: Border facilities - Operations and design;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: Trade and customs compliance management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: Coordinated border management and supply chain security;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: Logistics, supply chain management and borders;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Trade facilitation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: Borders and disaster relief logistics operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868491559255,"sku":"9781789666724","price":58.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781789666724.jpg?v=1722288297"},{"product_id":"financing-the-end-to-end-supply-chain-a-reference-guide-to-supply-chain-finance-9781789663488","title":"Financing the End-to-End Supply Chain: A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinancing the End-to-End Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eprovides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the financial synergies across the supply chain. \u003c\/b\u003e  It demonstrates the importance of the strategic relationship between the physical supply of goods and services and the associated financial flows. The book provides a clear introduction, demonstrating the importance of the strategic relationship between supply chain and financial communities within an organization. This book links together treasury, banking, supply chain, systems, IT, and key stakeholders.   \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinancing the End-to-End Supply Chain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e will help senior supply chain practitioners to build collaboration, improve relationships and enhance trust between supply chain partners. With its combination of theory and practice it tackles vital issues including physical, information and financial flows, and tailoring supply chain finance to individual organisations' circumstances. Recognizing that supply chain finance means different things in different countries, the authors also consider various initiatives to harmonize and develop cross-border financing as well as including an agenda for national and international policy makers. The new edition features interviews from SCF platform providers on how ecosystems are involved in supply chain finance, additional learning activities for students and new examples on working capital management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With supply chain financing, companies are able to de-risk the balance sheet and improve free cash flows, thereby enhancing return on capital. This reference guide paves the way to generate great potential in global trade and supply chain financing.\" * Parvaiz HH Dalal, Head of Supplier Financing EMEA, Global Head of Strategy and Solution Working Capital Finance, Citigroup, UK *\u003cbr\u003e\"\"Supply chain financing uses the supply chain to fund the organization, and the organization to fund the supply chain. Companies and decision makers who want to find out how to capture these funds will find concrete assistance and  helpful guidance in this second edition.\"\" * Dale S Rogers, Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Co-director,  Internet Edge Supply Chain Lab, WP Carey School of Business, Arizona State University *\u003cbr\u003e\"Financing the End-to-end Supply Chain is not only an excellent guide for practitioners but also an informative compendium for researchers and students.\" * Zhao Xiande, Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Director, CEIBS-GLP Centre for Innovation in Supply Chains and Services  and Co-director, CEIBS Centre for Automotive Research *\u003cbr\u003e\"It's good to see such a comprehensive, up to date and clearly written book on this vital topic, from authors who combine intellectual understanding of the subject with practical real-life experience.\" * Peter Smith, Spend Matters *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFinancing the end-to-end supply chain\u003c\/i\u003e is not only an excellent guide for practitioners but also an informative compendium for researchers and students. Supply chain finance provides badly needed financial resources for small medium sized enterprises and offers tremendous potential waiting to be identified, explored and unlocked, especially in the Asian region.\" * Dr Zhao Xiande, Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management Director, CEIBS-GLP Centre of Innovations in Supply Chains and Services Co-Director, CEIBS *\u003cbr\u003e\"After reading this book, supply chain professionals will be able to show their tangible contribution to the overall performance of the enterprise, enhancing the perception of the value of the supply chain among senior executives\" * Enrico Camerinelli, Member of the Italian delegation at the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN\/CEFACT) *\u003cbr\u003e\"Supply chain finance has a highly strategic relevance for us, as it substantially ensures a sustainable value generation for our company. The comprehensive understanding of financial synergies across the supply chain is therefore a requirement for shareholder value. This reference guide offers practical methods and recommendations for our daily business.\" * Friedemann Kirchhof, Head of Supply Chain Finance, Siemens Treasury GmbH, Munich, Germany *\u003cbr\u003e\"The authors have addressed an important need with a timely book.  Firms looking to improve their financial standing are looking to their supply chains for assistance.  This book captures that journey.\" * Dr. Dale S. Rogers, Professor, Logistics \u0026amp; Supply Chain Management, Co-Director, Internet Edge Supply Chain Lab, Arizona State University | W. P. Carey School of Business *\u003cbr\u003e\"This comprehensive book will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of anyone embarking on a serious analysis of supply chain finance as an option, as well as for supply chain finance professionals wishing to make sure their knowledge of the subject is well rounded.\" * Andrew Sawers, SCF Briefing *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 00: Introduction;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - PART ONE: The background;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 01: The nucleus – Supply chains and financial performance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 02: The big issue – Working capital management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 03: The flows – Towards an integrated view of supply chain processes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - PART TWO: The current practice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 04: The concept – A case for supply chain finance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 05: The ecosystem – Who is involved in supply chain finance?;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 06: The value proposition – Solutions for supply chain finance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 07: The implementation – Bringing supply chain finance programmes to life;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - PART THREE: The future;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 08: The global setting – Supply chain finance in the context of cultural and geographical dispersion;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 09: The look beyond – Factors impacting the future of supply chain finance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - 10: Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868491755863,"sku":"9781789663488","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781789663488.jpg?v=1722288298"},{"product_id":"research-handbook-on-inventory-management-9781800377097","title":"Research Handbook on Inventory Management","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive Research Handbook provides an overview of state-of-the-art research on quantitative models for inventory management. Despite over half a century’s progress, inventory management remains a challenge, as evidenced by the recent Covid-19 pandemic. With an expanse of world-renowned inventory scholars from major international research universities, this Handbook explores key areas including mathematical modelling, the interplay of inventory decisions and other business decisions and the unique challenges posed to multiple industries.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized into three distinct sections, chapters summarize the key developments in quantitative inventory research over the past two decades. Mapping out the fundamental theories and methodologies of inventory management, the Research Handbook examines interfaces and explores interdisciplinary topics in response to technological advancement and globalization. It concludes with an analysis of context-specific models, discussing tailored modelling and analytical solutions of inventory systems in the fast-changing industries of healthcare, spare parts logistics, retailing, and online retailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn important reference tool, this Research Handbook will be essential to scholars and researchers invested in the fields of business and operations and supply chain management. Its insightful coverage of the practicalities of current research will be indispensable for practitioners and regulators within these fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘This Research Handbook is a fabulous and timely addition to the literature on inventory theory. Jeannette Song has curated a comprehensive set of chapters that cover the theoretical developments for all relevant inventory models, from the origins of inventory theory up to today. The Research Handbook should be an invaluable resource for the research community, especially for the doctoral students who will write the next chapters.’\u003c\/i\u003e -- Stephen Graves, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘This Research Handbook is a most comprehensive treatment of inventory management. It has great breadth, showing the multiple dimensions in which inventory models have developed and advanced in different areas. It also has depth, as it provides the theoretical foundations, leading to the most current advances by leading researchers. I highly recommend this book.’\u003c\/i\u003e -- Hau Lee, Stanford University, US\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘This book provides a clear, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the research literature on inventory management. The authors are all distinguished scholars and all very active in this dynamic field. Many of the chapters offer pointers to promising research directions as well as summaries of past achievements. The book should be of great value to practicing scholars and students.’\u003c\/i\u003e -- Paul Zipkin, Duke University, US\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:   Preface  Part I: Fundamentals -- Theory and Methodologies 1. Lost-sales inventory systems: Marco Bijvank, Woonghee Tim Huh, Ganesh Janakiraman 2. Perishable inventory systems: Qing Li, Peiwen Yu 3. Capacitated inventory systems: Roman Kapuściński, Rodney P. Parker 4. Generalizations of the Clark-Scarf model and analysis: Alexandar Angelus 5. Single-stage approximations of multiechelon inventory models: Kevin H. Shang, Jing-Sheng Song, Sean X. Zhou 6. Single unit analysis: Alp Muharremoglu, Xin Geng, Nan Yang 7. Robust inventory management: Michael R. Wagner 8. Dual-sourcing, dual-mode dynamic stochastic inventory models: Linwei Xin, Jan A. Van Mieghem 9. Assemble-to-order systems: Levi DeValve, Jing-Sheng Song, Yehua Wei 10. Inventory models with returns and remanufacturing: Xiting Gong, Sean X. Zhou 11. Approximation algorithms for stochastic inventory systems: Cong Shi  Part II: Interfaces 12. Information and Incentives in Inventory Management: Bharadwaj Kadiyala, Hau Lee, Özalp Özer  13. Joint pricing and inventory decisions: Xin Chen, Peng Hu, Zhenyu Hu 14. Statistical learning in inventory management: Wang Chi Cheung , David Simchi-Levi 15. Online learning in inventory and pricing optimization: Xiuli Chao, Boxiao Chen, Huanan Zhang 16. Inventory models with financing flows: Kevin H. Shang, Jing-Sheng Song 17. Behavioral inventory management: Andrew M. Davis, Jordan D. Tong  Part III: Context Specific Models and Methods 18. Healthcare inventory management: Turgay Ayer, Chelsea C. White III, Can Zhang 19. Spare parts inventory planning: Rob Basten, Geert-Jan van Houtum 20. Retail inventory systems: Stefan Minner, Anna-Lena Sachs 21. Online retailing inventory management: Mengxin Wang, Z. Max Shen  Index","brand":"Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868515381591,"sku":"9781800377097","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781800377097.jpg?v=1722288415"},{"product_id":"technology-meets-flowers-unlocking-the-circular-and-digital-economy-9783030693022","title":"Technology Meets Flowers: Unlocking the Circular","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do the Dutch continue to play a central role in the global production, sales, and distribution of flowers? What are the origin and history of the bulb and flower industry in the Netherlands? \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHow are Artificial Intelligence (AI), complex algorithms, and modern distribution systems ensuring that fresh flowers reach their destination on time? \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis very entertaining and informative book introduces readers to the global flower business, and highlights the surprising factors that helped the Dutch become global leaders on the flower markets. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book reveals the complexity of the flower markets in terms of their ability to produce, transport, and deliver fresh flowers on a global scale. In addition, it explores how information advantage is created by blending business with technology, from robotized glasshouses to the use of AI-driven algorithms for flower production and distribution. In closing, the book presents lessons learned regarding the circular and digital transformation of the high-speed flower business and markets in order to deliver sustainable value for customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCombining the light beauty of flowers with the harsh language of the digital universe is a masterfully executed task in this book, organized as a bouquet of algorithms, data science, and digital platforms. 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With beautiful illustrations. A tour de force.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Kay \u003ci\u003eEconomist, Author of Radical Uncertainty and Greed is Dead, and Fellow, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSt. John’s College, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you want to understand the impact of information and technology on a fascinat- ing industry, this book is a must-read. The author explains in a highly intriguing way how innovations propelled the flower industry from the sixteenth century till today. Whether you are working in the flower industry, a business student, academic, or just intrigued by the business behind flowers, you will enjoy this book! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin Mocker \u003ci\u003eProfessor of Information Systems, ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, Reutlingen, Germany. 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