Purchasing and supply management Books

Book SynopsisNow in its fifth edition, this hallmark text provides a comprehensive, article-by-article guide to the workings of the CMR Convention, as incorporated into English Law by the Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965.Fully revised throughout, the book offers a complete update of relevant English cases, including the latest Supreme Court decision on the subject, and draws in major developments in the interpretation of the Convention in the case law of other Contracting States. Furthermore, this new edition incorporates two key developments to ensure the bookâs continuing currency and authority. Firstly, it reviews the operation of the current law following the UKâs ratification of the Additional Protocol to the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR) 2008, which provides for the recognition and use of electronic consignment notes, ie e-CMR. Secondly, it addresses the changes consequent on Brexit which affect aspects of the general legal contex

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Book SynopsisManaging Global Supply Chains is a practical and highly readable text with real-life examples and excellent coverage. It is an ideal companion for post-experience business students, learning professionals and anyone interested in supply chain management.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsPrefacePART 1: INTRODUCTIONChapter One The role of supply chain as a key value driver in global market Chapter Two Why Global Supply Chain Management Chapter ThreeUnderstanding Global Supply Chain Management and its building blocks Chapter FourContemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management PART 2: BUILDING BLOCKS OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINChapter FiveCustomer focus and demand Chapter SixResource and capacity management Chapter SevenProcurement , purchasing and supplier focus Chapter EightInventory management Chapter NineOperations management Chapter TenDistribution Management PART 3: NEW DEMANDS AND TRENDSChapter ElevenSupply chain in service sectors and non-profit and charity organisations Chapter TwelveGlobalisation and Supply chain in emerging markets Chapter ThirteenDigital Revolution and E- supply chain Chapter FourteenLean and agile supply chain Chapter FifteenSupply chain in the retail sector Chapter SixteenSustainable Supply Chain Chapter SeventeenSupply Chain for Major Projects Chapter EighteenQuantitative Analysis and Optimisation in Global Supply ChainsChapter NineteenSupply Chain StrategiesChapter TwentyManaging Supply Chain RisksPART 4: INTEGRATING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTChapter Twenty oneSystems and Procedures Chapter Twenty twoSales and Operations Planning Chapter Twenty threeGlobal Supply Chain Performance Management Chapter Twenty fourCase Study examples ReferencesAppendicesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisManaging Global Supply Chains is a practical and highly readable text with real-life examples and excellent coverage. It is an ideal companion for post-experience business students, learning professionals and anyone interested in supply chain management.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsPrefacePART 1: INTRODUCTIONChapter One The role of supply chain as a key value driver in global market Chapter Two Why Global Supply Chain Management Chapter ThreeUnderstanding Global Supply Chain Management and its building blocks Chapter FourContemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management PART 2: BUILDING BLOCKS OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINChapter FiveCustomer focus and demand Chapter SixResource and capacity management Chapter SevenProcurement , purchasing and supplier focus Chapter EightInventory management Chapter NineOperations management Chapter TenDistribution Management PART 3: NEW DEMANDS AND TRENDSChapter ElevenSupply chain in service sectors and non-profit and charity organisations Chapter TwelveGlobalisation and Supply chain in emerging markets Chapter ThirteenDigital Revolution and E- supply chain Chapter FourteenLean and agile supply chain Chapter FifteenSupply chain in the retail sector Chapter SixteenSustainable Supply Chain Chapter SeventeenSupply Chain for Major Projects Chapter EighteenQuantitative Analysis and Optimisation in Global Supply ChainsChapter NineteenSupply Chain StrategiesChapter TwentyManaging Supply Chain RisksPART 4: INTEGRATING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTChapter Twenty oneSystems and Procedures Chapter Twenty twoSales and Operations Planning Chapter Twenty threeGlobal Supply Chain Performance Management Chapter Twenty fourCase Study examples ReferencesAppendicesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisHR has sought to reposition itself as a strategic contributor to organizations. To facilitate this, it has restructured, bringing in shared services, business partners and centres of expertise, simplifying, automating and rationalising processes, and devolving some activities to managers, whilst outsourcing others. HR has yet to give sufficient attention to the capability of the function to deliver against the added value promise. This book looks at the developments that have brought HR to its present position. It sets out a vision of where HR might be headed, including a definition of its role and activities. It identifies a number of challenges that HR will have to face if it is to be effective. These include not just skills, but problems with structures and relationships with stakeholders, be they line managers or employees. The authors also highlight ways of monitoring HR performance and of demonstrating its value. It all adds up to an authoritative reference guide for all HR direc

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Book SynopsisThe ability to build and also maintain a world class logistics and distribution network is an essential ingredient in the success of the world's leading businesses, but keeping pace with changes in your sector and in others is hard to do. With the Gower Handbook of Supply Chain Management you will need to look no further. Written by a team of leading consultants with contributions from leading academic experts, this book will help you to keep pace with the latest global developments in supply chain management and logistics, and plan for the future. This book has over thirty chapters with detailed accounts of key topics and the latest developments, from e-collaboration and CRM integration, to reverse logistics and strategic sourcing, and includes case studies from Asia, Europe and North America. It looks at all aspects of operational excellence in logistics and supply chain management. The Gower Handbook of Supply Chain Management will help managers to benchmark their operations against

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Book SynopsisAnswering the strong call for theory application and development in purchasing and supply management (PSM) and supply chain literature, this Handbook is an essential reference that provides extensive guidance on which theories to apply, how to apply them, and when to build theory.Trade Review'This Handbook is a valuable asset for new and seasoned scholars, alike. It is jam packed with useful theories to better understand past research and guide future research projects.' -- Christopher W. Craighead, University of Tennessee, USTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to the Handbook of Theories for Purchasing, Supply Chain and Management Research 1 Wendy L. Tate, Lisa M. Ellram and Lydia Bals 2 Foundations of theory 12 Barbara B. Flynn, Mark Pagell, Brian Fugate and David E. Cantor 3 Developing purchasing and supply management theory 29 Mark Pagell, Barbara B. Flynn, Brian Fugate and David E. Cantor 4 Theories relevant to purchasing and supply management research: status quo and future suggestions 48 Larry Giunipero and Reham Eltantawy 5 Systems levels in purchasing and supply chain management (PSCM) research: exploring established and novel theories to address PSCM problems and challenges 63 Christine M. Harland and Jens K. Roehrich 6 Enhancing theorizing in purchasing and supply management through middle-range theories 80 Jenny Bäckstrand and Árni Halldórsson 7 Transaction cost economics 94 Wendy L. Tate and Lisa M. Ellram 8 Resource-based view 106 Lydia Bals and Eugenia Rosca 9 The knowledge-based view 118 Tobias Schoenherr 10 Resource-advantage theory 140 Donna F. Davis and Teresa M. McCarthy-Byrne 11 Resource and natural resource dependence theories in supply chains 153 Lojain Alkhuzaim, Mahtab Kouhizadeh and Joseph Sarkis 12 Resource orchestration: managers’ role in developing and deploying resources to create distinctive advantage 168 Stan E. Fawcett, Yao ‘Henry’ Jin, Sebastian Brockhaus, Diego Vega and Amydee M. Fawcett 13 Agency theory in purchasing and supply management 186 George A. Zsidisin 14 Playing to win: applying game theory to purchasing and supply management 199 Steven Carnovale and Myles D. Garvey 15 Paradox theory 221 Sajad Fayezi 16 Contingency theory and the information processing view 248 Virpi Turkulainen 17 Social exchange theory 267 Carl Marcus Wallenburg and Robert Handfield 18 The relational view 283 Feigao (Kelly) Huang, Eugena Rosca, Lydia Bals and Wendy Tate 19 Supply networks: dyads, triads and networks 295 Zhaohui Wu and Thomas Y. Choi 20 Stakeholder theory 310 Gyöngyi Kovács 21 Institutional theory 320 Katri Kauppi 22 Complex adaptive systems 335 Kevin J. Dooley 23 Factor market rivalry: a general theory of supply chain management 345 Peter M. Ralston, Matthew A. Schwieterman and John E. Bell 24 The industrial network approach and purchasing and supply management research 360 Björn Axelsson, Lars-Erik Gadde and Finn Wynstra 25 Dynamic capabilities theory 378 Anna Land, Tim Gruchmann, Erik Siems and Philip Beske-Janssen 26 Supply chains as complex adaptive systems 399 Anurag Tewari and Richard Wilding 27 Cluster theory and purchasing science: geographical proximity as a strategic decision factor in sourcing 412 Holger Schiele 28 Organizational learning theory and its application to purchasing management and supply chain management research 425 Arash Azadegan and Javad Feizabadi 29 Signalling theory 445 Christian von Deimling, Michael Eßig and Andreas H. Glas 30 Portfolio theory 471 Cees J. Gelderman 31 Supply chains as dynamic socio-technical systems 491 John Gattorna and William Pasmore 32 Panarchy theory 502 Amanda Bille and Andreas Wieland 33 Preferred customer theory: benefiting from preferential treatment from suppliers through measures on buyer attractiveness and supplier satisfaction 515 Holger Schiele 34 On theories for researching sustainability 531 Thomas E. Johnsen and Federico Caniato Index

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Book SynopsisWritten by a panel of leading international researchers, this Handbook identifies the key topics for research in supply chain management using an innovative step-by-step approach and provides an extensive range of methodologies for researching the subjects.

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Book SynopsisAn 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.Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors ix Preface xvii Acknowledgments xxiii 1 Sustainable Agrifood Supply Chain Management 1 1.1 Introduction – Agrifood Supply Chain Management 1 1.2 Why Sustainable Agrifood Supply Chain Management 5 1.3 Hierarchy of Decision-Making for AFSCs 10 1.3.1 Strategic Level 10 1.3.2 Tactical and Operational Levels 17 1.4 Emerging Trends and Technologies in Primary Production 21 1.4.1 Alternative Production Systems 21 1.4.2 Innovative Technologies 23 1.5 Conclusions 25 2 Precision Agriculture: Crop Management for Improved Productivity and Reduced Environmental Impact or Improved Sustainability 41 2.1 Introduction 41 2.2 How Precision Agriculture is Applied 43 2.2.1 Data Collection 43 2.2.2 Data Analysis and Management Zone Delineation 51 2.2.3 Variable Rate Application Technology 52 2.2.4 Auto Guidance Systems and Other Applications 56 2.3 Decision Support Systems for the Farmer 57 2.4 Profitability and Adoption of Precision Farming 57 2.5 Precision Agriculture and Sustainability 59 2.6 Conclusions 60 3 Agricultural Waste Biomass 67 3.1 Introduction 67 3.2 Amount of Biomass 68 3.2.1 Global Production of Agricultural Residues 69 3.2.2 China 76 3.2.3 Denmark 81 3.2.4 USA 83 3.3 Biorefinery Processing of Agricultural Waste Products 86 3.3.1 Physiochemical Properties and Organic Composition of Agricultural Waste and Residue 86 3.3.2 Bioenergy Production 87 3.3.3 Bio-based Chemical Production 89 3.4 Environmental and Land Use Issues 90 3.4.1 Manure Management 91 3.4.2 Crop Residues Management 95 3.4.3 Land Use Aspects 96 3.4.4 Whole Chain Management 97 3.5 Conclusion 98 4 Maintaining Momentum: Drivers of Environmental and Economic Performance, and Impediments to Sustainability 107 4.1 Introduction 107 4.2 Literature Review 109 4.3 Hypothesis Development 110 4.3.1 The Link between Stakeholder Demands and Integration of Environmental Activities 110 4.3.2 The Link between Integration and Economic and Environmental Performance 111 4.3.3 The Role of Moderating Factors 112 4.4 Data and Method 114 4.4.1 Sample Description 114 4.4.2 Variable Descriptions 115 4.4.3 Statistical Estimation 117 4.5 Results 117 4.6 Discussion and Conclusions 122 5 A Hierarchical Decision-Making Framework for Quantitative Green Supply Chain Management: A Critical Synthesis of Academic Research Efforts 129 5.1 Introduction 130 5.2 Hierarchy of the Decision]Making Process 131 5.2.1 Strategic GSCM Decisions 131 5.2.2 Tactical GSCM Decisions 138 5.2.3 Operational GSCM Decisions 142 5.3 Critical Synthesis of Academic Research Efforts 146 5.4 Summary and Conclusions 151 6 Safety and Traceability 159 6.1 Introduction 159 6.2 Drivers for Food Traceability 160 6.3 Traceability: Legislations and Standards 163 6.3.1 International Legislation 163 6.3.2 Standards 166 6.4 Design of Traceability Systems 167 6.4.1 Definitions of Traceability Related Concepts 167 6.4.2 Current Technologies for Traceability 169 6.4.3 Performance Optimization 171 6.5 Future Trends 174 6.6 Conclusions 176 7 Information Technology for Food Supply Chains 183 7.1 Introduction 183 7.2 Information Technology Architecture in a Supply Chain Context 184 7.3 RFID-Enabled Supply Chain Management 186 7.4 Carbon Footprint Monitoring in the Supply Chain 191 7.5 Urban Shared Food Logistics 194 7.6 Discussion 199 7.7 Conclusions 200 8 Carbon Footprint Management for Food Supply Chains: an Integrated Decision Support System 205 8.1 Introduction 205 8.2 The Carbon Footprint of Food Supply Chains 207 8.2.1 Background 207 8.2.2 Carbon Footprint of Pre]farm Processes 209 8.2.3 Carbon Footprint of On]farm Processes 209 8.2.4 Carbon Footprint of Post]farm Processes 210 8.2.5 Critical Challenges of CFM 214 8.3 The Supply Chain Environmental Analysis Tools 215 8.3.1 The Need for New Tools 215 8.3.2 Description of Methodological Approach 216 8.4 An Illustrative Case Study 218 8.4.1 Scenario Description 218 8.4.2 Application and Analysis of SCEnAT Tools 220 8.4.3 Implication of SCEnAT Tools in a Wheat Supply Chain 223 8.5 Summary and Conclusions 224 9 Quality Management Schemes and Connections to the Concept of Sustainability in the Food Chain 233 9.1 Introduction 233 9.2 Quality Management Schemes in the Food Supply Chain 234 9.2.1 Food Quality Definitions 234 9.2.2 Quality Management Scheme Concepts 235 9.2.3 Application of Quality Management Schemes to the Supply Chain 238 9.2.4 Beneficiaries of Quality Management Schemes along the Supply Chain 239 9.3 Introducing Sustainability and Sustainable Production 239 9.4 Linking Quality Management Schemes with Sustainability along the Food Chain 242 9.4.1 Primary Production 244 9.4.2 Food Manufacturing 244 9.4.3 Transportation and Food Retailing 248 9.5 Consumers and Quality Management Schemes Addressing Sustainability 249 9.6 Conclusion 251 10 Risk Management for Agri-food Supply Chains 255 10.1 Introduction 255 10.2 Supply Chain Risk Management 259 10.2.1 Improving Security 260 10.2.2 Facing Disruptions 261 10.3 Risk Management in Agri-food Supply Chains 262 10.3.1 Risk Types and Sources 262 10.3.2 Risk Mitigation Strategies 263 10.3.3 Quantitative Tools for Agri-food Supply Chain Risk Management 265 10.4 Case 1: Revenue Management of Perishable Agri-food Products – a Newsvendor-Type Modeling Approach 265 10.4.1 System Description 266 10.4.2 Model Development 267 10.4.3 Numerical Example 270 10.5 Case 2: Emergency Dual Sourcing Contracts – a Simulation-Based Approach 271 10.5.1 System Description 272 10.5.2 Discrete Event Simulation Model 274 10.5.3 Numerical Example 276 10.6 Case 3: Managing Agri-food Supply Chain Disruption Risks – a Game-Theoretic Approach 279 10.6.1 Model and Problem Description 280 10.6.2 Study of Game Interactions 281 10.6.3 Numerical Example 285 10.7 Conclusions 287 11 Regulatory Policies and Trends 293 11.1 Regulations as Tools 293 11.2 Environmental Externalities and Savings as Drivers of Regulations 295 11.3 Diversity as a Driver for Informal Regulations and Trends 297 11.4 Nutrition and Environmental Issues Regulated at the Food Plate Level 298 11.5 Citizens–Consumers Facing Regulations at the Market 299 11.6 Food Production as a Component of a Future Bioeconomy 301 11.7 Future Regionalism Related to Regulation 303 11.8 What is Needed for Regulatory Policy Development 304 Index 307

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Taking Your First Global Steps 5 Chapter 1: Getting Started in Global Logistics 7 Chapter 2: Understanding the Role of Logistics in Global Manufacturing and Sales 17 Chapter 3: Providing Global Logistics Services 25 Chapter 4: Supporting Global Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Efforts 31 Part 2: Manufacturing in a Global Environment 37 Chapter 5: Making Your Product and Establishing Your Global Supply Chain 39 Chapter 6: Stocking and Distributing Your Products 53 Chapter 7: “Greening” Your Manufacturing Line 63 Chapter 8: Keeping Everything Running Smoothly 77 Chapter 9: Protecting Your Designs and Data 91 Part 3: Selling What You’ve Already Made 109 Chapter 10: Moving It from “Here” to “There” 111 Chapter 11: Keeping Everything Secure 129 Chapter 12: Making the Sale 141 Chapter 13: Dealing with Losses, Theft, Damages, and Returns 153 Part 4: Providing Logistics Services to Global Customers 163 Chapter 14: Understanding and Accommodating Cultural Differences 165 Chapter 15: Identifying Insurance and License Requirements 177 Chapter 16: Deciding on Your Source of Manpower 189 Chapter 17: Understanding Foreign Labor Laws and Requirements 199 Part 5: Being Part of a Global Humanitarian & Disaster Relief Logistics Team 213 Chapter 18: Understanding Global Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Logistics 215 Chapter 19: Defining Your H&DR Logistics Role 229 Chapter 20: Operating as Part of the H&DR Logistics Team 243 Part 6: The Part of Tens 263 Chapter 21: Ten “Stars” of Global Logistics 265 Chapter 22: Ten Examples of Global Logistics Gone Wrong 275 Chapter 23: Top Ten Resources 283 Glossary 291 Index 299

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Book SynopsisGet the inside story of American Artificial Intelligence (AI) failure and fall: Learn how to reassume American AI leadership and win against China On the eve of the Sino-American great power competition General Mattis challenged America to move forward at the speed of relevance. To compete effectively America needed to excel in its AI capacity. The call fell on deaf ears - and years later the nation found itself sliding towards a state of irrelevance on the global stage. A series of blunders contributed to what President Biden calls American AI's failing and falling behind. This is the story of American AI's fall from grace. Capturing the live moments of American excitement and mastery of AI to the tragedy of ending up behind China, the authors give a behind the scenes account of what transpired. Get an inside view on who dropped the ball at a time when America needed its best leadership. As the mystery unravels, it shows the great misses and deceptions, colossal mistakes, policy failures, and negligence that cost America its leadership position. This story could become the story of America's own decline and fall. But there is hope. In the past America has shown resilience to bounce back from the agony of defeat to win in the long run. This book gives a path to rebuild American AI and secure such a victory. Whether you are a business leader or a policy analyst, a supply chain expert or an academic, a congressmember or an agency head At the Speed of Irrelevance: How America Blew Its AI Leadership Position and How to Regain It will change your thinking about your responsibility to your firms, agencies, and the country. This will be the most timely and patriotic book you will ever read.Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xi About the Authors xiii Chapter 1: The Dawn of Irrelevance 1 Chapter 2: The Painful Effects of Losing the AI Battle 25 Chapter 3: The Containment Strategy 51 Chapter 4: The Presidents’ Call to Duty 71 Chapter 5: The Great Deception of the 2016 RFI 91 Chapter 6: The OSTP Obsession Continues 113 Chapter 7: The Wake-Up Call 133 Chapter 8: Congress 145 Chapter 9: AI for Agencies 175 Chapter 10: A Chaotic Private Sector 191 Chapter 11: Of Capital and Measurements 205 Chapter 12: At the Speed of Relevance 217 Index 229

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface vi 1 Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management 1 S1 Operational Decision-Making Tools: Decision Analysis 31 2 Quality Management 53 3 Statistical Process Control 109 S3 Operational Decision-Making Tools: Acceptance Sampling 155 4 Product Design 165 5 Service Design 199 6 Processes and Technology 235 7 Capacity and Facilities Design 267 S7 Operational Decision-Making Tools: Facility Location Models 307 8 Human Resources 329 S8 Operational Decision-Making Tools: Work Measurement 363 9 Project Management 381 10 Supply Chain Management Strategy and Design 437 11 Global Supply Chain Procurement and Distribution 471 S11 Operational Decision-Making Tools: Transportation and Transshipment Models 499 12 Forecasting 521 13 Inventory Management 585 S13 Operational Decision-Making Tools: Simulation 625 14 Sales and Operations Planning 643 S14 Operational Decision-Making Tools: Linear Programming 683 15 Resource Planning Systems 717 16 Lean Production Systems 759 17 Scheduling 795 Appendix A Normal Curve Areas 833 Index 835

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Book SynopsisA systems approach to understanding the needs of today's healthcare supply chain Strategic Management of the Healthcare Supply Chain offers a big-picture overview and a proven strategic framework for supply chain management in healthcare. 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. Policymakers looking to create a more resilient healthcare supply chain in the wake of COVID-19 will also find valuable insight inside.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi About the Authors xiii Remembering xvii About the Companion Website xix List of Exhibits xxi List of Acronyms xxv Preface xxix 1 The Healthcare Supply Chain Environment— Here’s the Big Picture 1 2 Building a Strategy for Healthcare Supply Chain Management— Creating the Vision 29 3 Risk Management Strategies— Healthcare Is Risky, So Is Supply Chain Management 41 4 Product Preference, Standardization, Value, and Clinical Integration— You Can’t Just Buy Anything 67 5 Purchasing Strategies and Alliances— Success Requires Good Partnerships 93 6 Logistics Strategies and Alliances— The Devil Is in the Details 127 7 Performance Measurements and Maturity Models— You Only Get What You Measure 169 8 Organization Design for Managing the Supply Chain— A Well- designed Organization Makes It Easier to Succeed 189 9 Information Technology (IT) Strategies— Information Is the Glue that Binds 215 10 The Fully Integrated Supply Chain Organization (FISCO)— Tying It Together and Looking Forward 235 Appendix 1: Best Practices within the Context of Non- Governmental Fully Integrated Supply Chain Organization (FISCO) 259 Appendix 2: Clinician, Supplier, and Buyer Working as One to Improve Patient Outcomes 315 Index 341

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Book SynopsisFocusing on the specific challenges of research design and exploring the opportunities of conducting research in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, this handbook is a significant contribution to future research.Table of ContentsChapter 1.1. Social Network Analysis in the context of Humanitarian Logistics; Natalie Simpson, Zhasmina Tacheva and Ta-Wei (Daniel) Kao.- Chapter 1.2. Deploying Collaborative Management Research Approaches in Humanitarian Supply Chains: An Overview and Research Agenda; Yasmine Sabri.- Chapter 1.3. Future Research in Humanitarian Operations: A Behavioral Operations Perspective; Karthik Sankaranarayanan, Jaime Andrés Castañeda, and Sebastián Villa.- Chapter 2.1. Challenges and opportunities for humanitarian researchers: Dreadful biases and heavenly combinations of mixed methods; Pervaiz Akhtar.- Chapter 2.2. So much of research is context: fieldwork experience in humanitarian logistics; Minchul Sohn.- Chapter 2.3. Conducting in-depth case studies in humanitarian logistics:The case of MSF; Diego Vega.- Chapter 2.4. The Application of the Case Study Methodology: Resilience in Domestic Food Supply Chains during Disaster Relief Efforts in South Asia; Mark Wilson, Muhammad Umar, Jeff Heyl.- Chapter 3.1. An Understanding of Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Supply Chain Integration (HDR-SCI); Jihee Kim, Stephen Pettit, Irina Harris, Anthony K. C. Beresford.- Chapter 3.2. An Empirical investigation of Swift Trust in Humanitarian Logistics Operations; Q. Lu, M. Goh, R. de Souza.- Chapter 3.3. Drivers of Coordination in Humanitarian Relief Supply Chains; Rameshwar Dubey, Nezih Altay.- Chapter 3.4. Agility learning opportunities in cross-sector collaboration. An exploratory study; Alessandra Cozzolino, Ewa Wankowicz, Enrico Massaroni.- Chapter 4.1. How flexibility accommodates demand variability in a service chain: insights from exploratory interviews in the refugee supply chain; Kirstin Scholten, Carolien de Blok, Robbin-Jan Haar.- Chapter 4.2. Developing Individual Competencies for Humanitarian Logistics; Graham Heaslip, Peter Tatham, Alain Vaillancourt.- Chapter 4.3. Governance of service triads in humanitarian logistics; Graham Heaslip, Gyöngyi Kovács.- Chapter 4.4. Multimodal Logistics in Disaster Relief; Syed Tariq, Muhammad Naiman Jalil, Muhammad Adeel Zaffar.- Chapter 5.1. Structuring Humanitarian Supply Chain Knowledge through a Meta-Modelling Approach; Laura Laguna Salvadó, Matthieu Lauras, Tina Comes, Frederick Bénaben.- Chapter 5.2. Decision Support Systems for Urban Evacuation Logistics in Practice; Marc Goerigk, Horst W. Hamacher, Sebastian Schmitt.- Chapter 5.3. Advances in network accessibility and reconstruction after major earthquakes; Andréa Cynthia Santos.- Chapter 5.4. Information Technology in Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Dorit Schumann-Bölsche.- Chapter 5.5. Bridging research and practice in humanitarian logistics: a quick diagnostic tool to assess organisational agility; Cécile L’Hermitte, Marcus Bowles, Peter Tatham, Benjamin Brooks.- Chapter 6.1. The Evolutions of Humanitarian-Private Partnerships: Collaborative Frameworks Under Review; Rolando M. Tomasini.- Chapter 6.2. Review of empirical studies in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management: methodological considerations, recent trends and future directions; Lijo John.- Chapter 6.3. Four Theories for Research in Humanitarian Logistics; Richard Oloruntoba.- Chapter 6.4.From Aid to Resilience: How to Bridge Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Supply Chain Management Research; Eija Meriläinen.

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Book SynopsisStrategic alliances offer organisations an alternative to organic growth or acquisition when faced with the need to develop the business to a new level, innovate in terms of products or services or significantly reduce costs. The Strategic Alliance Handbook is a clear and complete guide to the nuts and bolts of the process behind successful collaborations. The book enables readers to understand the commercial, technical, strategic, cultural and operational logic behind any alliance and to establish an approach that is appropriate for the type of alliance they are seeking and the partner organisation(s) with whom they are working. Whether you are an alliance executive, responsible for the systems, strategy and performance of your organisation''s alliancing programme or an alliance manager needing to ensure the success of a given partnership, The Strategic Alliance Handbook is an essential guide.Trade Review’The methodology that the author describes in this book matches exactly the processes that an experienced alliance manager would recognise as best practice. By identifying this with his 52 common success factors, the author has described a template that can be used by any alliance manager to build a successful alliance and to diagnose where there are weaknesses in the relationship.’ Jim Whitehurst, Alliance VP, SAP and former UK President of Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals ’At last, the one book which accelerates an Alliance program between companies using a common methodology. Creates an aurora between Alliance partners where each has the desire to work together delivering exceptional joint propositions. This book will be utilised by Canon worldwide.’ Frank Steggall, Striata ’This book takes a comprehensive and critical view of alliance best practices and presents a structured and practical system for both analysis and intervention. Importantly, it has been thoroughly road-tested through Mike Nevin's vast experience of assisting companies to improve their partnering capabilities. A key strength is its applicability across different industry sectors. A must for any serious partnership professional!’ Peter Thurlby, Principal Consultant, Phase7 ’In this book, Mike Nevin, a strategic alliance practitioner with over 25 years’ experience brings together a comprehensive model of common success factors which can be identified as being best practice for strategic alliances. ... The comprehensive explanation of the 52 success factors and their relevance is supported throughout the book via 34 case studies. These case studies demonstrate both best practice in alliance partnerships and provide insightful lessons to be learnt in the development and implementation of a strategic alliance.’ Jeremy Noad, Corporate Strategy and Performance Transformation, The Linde Group 'The ’Strategic Alliance Handbook’ is the most comprehensive examinatiTable of ContentsContents: Foreword; Preface: how it all began. Part I Emerging Alliance Best Practice: Alliance success factors; Common challenges. Part II Alliance Analysis: Benchmarking alliance relationships; Organisational alliance maturity; Alliance optimisation; Creating a new strategic alliance. Part III Common Success Factors: The commercial dimension; The technical dimension; The strategic dimension; The cultural dimension; The operational dimension. Part IV Special Strategic Alliances: Co-opetition: sleeping with the enemy; Insource/outsource/smartsource. Part V Developing Alliance Capability: Partnering with SMEs; Developing alliance programmes; Alliance standards and schemes; The strategic alliance professional; Collaboration: the future. Appendices; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book looks at food security from a socio-economic perspective. It offers a detailed and systematic examination of food security from its historical backgrounds, concepts and measurements, to the determinants and approaches to achieve food security. The book also introduces the key challenges and root causes of food insecurity. Through country-specific cases, the book highlights instances of both successful and disastrous national food security management and their outcomes. The invaluable learning experiences of these countries shed light on food security practices, and the straightforward demand-supply framework effectively guides readers in understanding food security issues. This is an essential resource for anyone who is keen to learn more about food security, particularly researchers and university students who are new to the field. The book endeavours to help us reflect on the current phenomenon and strategize better for the future. Trade Review"Global Food Security: What Matters? is a timely textbook on a topic that remains of utmost importance. University students and scholars gain tools and knowledge toward an understanding of how food security and food systems are related, with essential country case studies that are truly global in scope." — Dr Shenggen Fan, Director General, IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute), Washington, USA"Zhang-Yue Zhou’s Global Food Security: What Matters? is an amazingly complete and comprehensive reference text book on the subject of food security in the world today. It covers every aspect and dimension of the subject from history, concepts and experience to challenges, policy and institutions in an easy-to-understand way. What makes the book outstanding is also the clear conceptual presentation of policy choices and their consequences and impacts, with numerous real-country examples from across the world. I very strongly recommend this book as a complete international text and reference book on food security, as well as the related food policies and economics." — Vasant P. Gandhi, PhD (Stanford), NABARD Chair Professor, Centre for Management in Agriculture, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India"The issue of secure food supply across the world is often presented and explained in parts. The author has done an immense service by tackling the issue of global food security in a whole system, multi-disciplinary way, taking careful note of all the dimensions and influences involved in determining the access to daily food, or lack of it, of people all around the world. Solutions to parts are not solutions to wholes: this multi-dimensional problem of food security can only be understood, explained and solved using the comprehensive perspective presented in this extremely useful work.Global Food Security: What Matters? is a masterly primer with a whole-of-system, global perspective. A comprehensive work providing readers with a useful and useable understanding of the detail and principles – all that matters – about the scientific, economic and institutional factors that determine the current state and future of world food supply and demand. This succinct, well written book leads readers through the meaning, detail, determinants and solutions to problems of the current state of global food security. Readers are introduced, almost by stealth, to understanding the key economic principles at play. The importance of institutions and politics to causing problems of food security, and solving them, is prominent, while detailed carefully chosen case studies make the book an invaluable pedagogical source." — Dr Bill Malcolm, Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Melbourne, Australia"Food security is a hot topic at public policy debates in many countries due to its importance in national security, agricultural and rural development, general welfare of the population, poverty alleviation, and more. As such, it has stimulated interest across different population groups. This book certainly meets the needs of a large audience, especially that of non-professionals.It provides a comprehensive and quite complete review of the evolution of the concept of food security, a set of widely accepted measurements of food security, a detailed comparative analysis of the status of food security across the globe, as well as major reasons behind the disparity of food security among nations and regions. The contents of the book will help readers understand fundamental information regarding food security, and the book also provides very useful information for those who are interested in further study in the field." — Dr Funing Zhong, Distinguished Professor, College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, China"This textbook appears timely when the COVID-19 Pandemic foreshadows looming global famines of "biblical proportion,"… Zhang-yue Zhou offers the world a comprehensive examination of food security at national and global levels. Presented in a straightforward manner, this book does a great job of explaining the historical backgrounds of food security, key concepts, and measurements, as well as the determinants of, and approaches to achieve, food security…This textbook has many great features that are handy to both students and teachers. Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and ends with sections of review questions, discussion questions, and recommended readings. A few appendices further explain some concepts, such as food system and its difference from food security, demand and supply, price ceiling, and procurement quota. This is a crucial resource for undergraduate students and researchers who are new to the field." ─ Food, Culture & Society, 2 July 2020"it is nevertheless a well-crafted textbook that will allow the diligent reader to understand the fundamentals of food security, the basics of supply and demand, and the rudiments of graphical welfare analysis. This makes it a book worth adding to course lists as either a required or a supplementary text in relation to food security, agricultural development or agricultural economics." ─ R. Quentin Grafton, Australian National University, for Economic Record, 2021“Global Food Security: What Matters? is a timely textbook on a topic that remains of utmost importance. University students and scholars gain tools and knowledge toward an understanding of how food security and food systems are related, with essential country case studies that are truly global in scope.” — Dr Shenggen Fan, Director General, IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute), Washington, USA“Zhang-Yue Zhou’s Global Food Security: What Matters? is an amazingly complete and comprehensive reference text book on the subject of food security in the world today. It covers every aspect and dimension of the subject from history, concepts, and experience to challenges, policy, and institutions in an easy-to-understand way. What makes the book outstanding is also the clear conceptual presentation of policy choices and their consequences and impacts, with numerous real-country examples from across the world. I very strongly recommend this book as a complete international text and reference book on food security, as well as the related food policies and economics.” — Vasant P. Gandhi, PhD (Stanford), NABARD Chair Professor, Centre for Management in Agriculture, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India“The issue of secure food supply across the world is often presented and explained in parts. The author has done an immense service by tackling the issue of global food security in a whole system, multi-disciplinary way, taking careful note of all the dimensions and influences involved in determining the access to daily food, or lack of it, of people all around the world. Solutions to parts are not solutions to wholes: this multi-dimensional problem of food security can only be understood, explained, and solved using the comprehensive perspective presented in this extremely useful work.Global Food Security: What Matters? is a masterly primer with a whole-of-system, global perspective. A comprehensive work providing readers with a useful and useable understanding of the detail and principles – all that matters – about the scientific, economic, and institutional factors that determine the current state and future of world food supply and demand.This succinct, well-written book leads readers through the meaning, detail, determinants, and solutions to problems of the current state of global food security. Readers are introduced, almost by stealth, to understanding the key economic principles at play. The importance of institutions and politics to causing problems of food security, and solving them, is prominent, while detailed carefully chosen case studies make the book an invaluable pedagogical source.” — Dr Bill Malcolm, Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Melbourne, Australia“Food security is a hot topic at public policy debates in many countries due to its importance in national security, agricultural and rural development, general welfare of the population, poverty alleviation, and more. As such, it has stimulated interest across different population groups. This book certainly meets the needs of a large audience, especially that of non-professionals.It provides a comprehensive and quite complete review of the evolution of the concept of food security, a set of widely accepted measurements of food security, a detailed comparative analysis of the status of food security across the globe, as well as major reasons behind the disparity of food security among nations and regions. The contents of the book will help readers understand fundamental information regarding food security, and the book also provides very useful information for those who are interested in further study in the field.” — Dr Funing Zhong, Distinguished Professor, College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, China"This textbook appears timely when the COVID-19 Pandemic foreshadows looming global famines of "biblical proportion,"… Zhang-yue Zhou offers the world a comprehensive examination of food security at national and global levels. Presented in a straightforward manner, this book does a great job of explaining the historical backgrounds of food security, key concepts, and measurements, as well as the determinants of, and approaches to achieve, food security…This textbook has many great features that are handy to both students and teachers. Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and ends with sections of review questions, discussion questions, and recommended readings. A few appendices further explain some concepts, such as food system and its difference from food security, demand and supply, price ceiling, and procurement quota. This is a crucial resource for undergraduate students and researchers who are new to the field." ─ Food, Culture & Society, 2 July 2020"it is nevertheless a well-crafted textbook that will allow the diligent reader to understand the fundamentals of food security, the basics of supply and demand, and the rudiments of graphical welfare analysis. This makes it a book worth adding to course lists as either a required or a supplementary text in relation to food security, agricultural development or agricultural economics." ─ R. Quentin Grafton, Australian National University, for Economic Record, 2021Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction 1. Food security: concept and measurement 2. Global food security: an overview Part 2: Food security: demand side 3. Population and food demand 4. Income and food demand 5. Other determinants of food demand Part 3: Food security: supply side 6. Natural resources and food supply 7. Technological progress and food supply 8. Other determinants of food supply Part 4: Coordinating demand and supply for food security 9. Balancing food demand and supply for food security: approaches used at the national level 10. Coordinating demand and supply for food security: collaboration at the international level Part 5: Quest for food security: country experiences 11. Country cases: low and medium level of food security 12. Country cases: high level of food security 13. Why countries’ food security levels differ Part 6: Achieving food security: what ultimately matters 14. Achieving food security: the importance of institutions

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Book SynopsisThe central concerns of mobilities research exploring the broader context and human aspects of movement - are fundamental to an understanding of the maritime freight transport sector. Challenges to the environment, attempts at more sustainable practices, changes in the geoeconomic system, political power, labour, economic development and governance issues are all among the topics covered in this book. The aim of this volume is to address issues of maritime transport not only in the simple context of movement but within the mobilities paradigm. The goal is to examine negative system effects caused by blockages and inefficiencies, examine delays and wastage of resources, identify negative externalities, explore power relations and identify the winners and losers in the globalised trade system with a particular focus on the maritime network. Maritime Mobilities therefore aims to build a bridge between traditional maritime academic approaches and the mobilities parTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION1. Introduction: applying the mobilities paradigm to the maritime sectorJason Monios and Gordon WilmsmeierGEOGRAPHIC AND INSTITUTIONAL MOBILITIES2. Critical geographies of the ocean: mobilities, placefulness and maritime relationalismBasil Germond and Celine Germond-Duret3. Ports as capitalist spacesJason Monios and Gordon Wilmsmeier4. How people green the portKristianne Hendricks and Peter HallECONOMIC MOBILITIES5. Off shore: the sustainable city and its logistical costsBoris Vormann and Patrick DeDauw6. Costs and benefits of mobility: the case of Chinese seafarersLijun Tang and Gang Chen7. ‘Cruise to the Edge’. How 1970s prog-rock dinos found a safe haven on the cruise shipMarkus Hesse SUSTAINABLE MOBILITIES8. Ballast water and harmful aquatic organism mobilitiesMatej David and Stephan Gollasch 9. Mobilities of waste, value and materials in the shadow of the maritime transport system: a case study of the Pakistani ship breaking industryLars Bomhauer-Beins and Anke StrüverINDUCED AND UNPRODUCTIVE MOBILITIES10. Unproductive mobilities and maritime system capacity Jason Monios and Gordon Wilmsmeier11. Before the "hangover"Gordon Wilmsmeier, Marta Gonzalez-Aregall and Ricardo J. Sánchez12. The economic development effect of a transhipment port: the case of Gioia TauroMario Genco, Emanuela Sirtori and Silvia Vignetti13. The unproductive and induced mobility of empty container repositioning in peripheral regionsJason Monios and Yuhong Wang

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Book SynopsisFashion buying and merchandising has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Aspects such as the advent of new technologies and the changing nature of the industry into one that is faster paced than ever before, as well as the shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices have resulted in a dramatic change of the roles. As a result, contemporary fast fashion retailers do not follow the traditional buying cycle processes step by step, critical paths are wildly different, and there has been a huge increase in in-season buying' as a response to heightened consumer demand.This textbook is a comprehensive guide to 21st-century fashion buying and merchandising, considering fast fashion, sustainability, ethical issues, omnichannel retailing, and computer-aided design. It presents an up-to-date buying cycle that reflects key aspects of fashion buying and merchandising, as well as in-depth explanations of fashion product development, trend translation, and Trade Review"Fashion Buying and Merchandising is a timely, comprehensive and structured guide to the complexities, challenges and changes happening to the role of the buyer and merchandiser from a current and future perspective. Suitable for students, teachers and industry professionals passionate about fashion product management, it covers in-depth the multiple issues and opportunities within the discipline, enabling the reader to develop a critical understanding of today’s dynamic fashion industry. This book will prove to be a very valuable addition to teaching and learning on fashion business courses." — Bethan Alexander, Senior Teaching Fellow and Course Director, MA Fashion Retail Management, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK"This new textbook offers valuable insights into contemporary fashion buying and the impact of digital developments on this central retail role. Academics, buying professionals and students will find the content useful and relevant for studies and careers in this field." — Dr Helen Goworek, Associate Professor in Marketing, Durham University, UK"Fashion Buying and Merchandising: The Fashion Buyer in a Digital Society is the only comprehensive textbook focused on both fashion buying and merchandising, reflecting a contemporary perspective particularly with the emphasis on how aspects of digital are embedded in fashion business processes. The text is relevant for students of fashion business as well as industry practitioners. The unique aspect of this text is that it is underpinned by contemporary and leading research in the field, making it a truly authoritative title." — Professor Liz Barnes, Head of School, Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, UKTable of Contents1 The evolution of fashion buying and merchandising; 2 Fashion buying and merchandising roles and responsibilities in the 21st century; 3 The influence of technology on fashion buying and merchandising; 4 The buying cycle and critical path; 5 Range review; 6 Research and planning; 7 Range development; 8 Sourcing and negotiation; 9 Range finalisation; 10 Manufacturing; 11 Allocation and distribution; 12 Retail sales; 13 The impact of sustainability on fashion buying and merchandising; 14 The future of fashion buying and merchandising

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Book SynopsisInterest in the phenomenon known as lean has grown significantly in recent years. This is the first volume to provide an academically rigorous overview of the field of lean management, introducing the reader to the application of lean in diverse application areas, from the production floor to sales and marketing, from the automobile industry to academic institutions. The volume collects contributions from well-known lean experts and up-and-coming scholars from around the world. The chapters provide a detailed description of lean management across the manufacturing enterprise (supply chain, accounting, production, sales, IT etc.), and offer important perspectives for applying lean across different industries (construction, healthcare, logistics). The contributors address challenges and opportunities for future development in each of the lean application areas, concluding most chapters with a short case study to illustrate current best practice. The book is divided Trade Review"Netland and Powell have done a wonderful job in bringing together the key writers on the Lean agenda. Anyone seeking to dig deeper in the field, either in the underlying philosophy or specific applications, will find much of value here. The book is unique in its breadth, giving an accurate reflection of the state of the art."Steve New, University of Oxford, UK"When Quincy Jones produced the song We Are the World, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, he gathered what he called ‘the supergroup.’ The most admired singers in the world contributed with their best tones in ONE song. This is a book where Netland and Powell have done the very same thing, but on the ‘lean arena.’ They have gathered the most admired ‘lean singers’ in the world where everyone contributes with their best ‘lean tones.’ This is a megahit! Enjoy the rhythm!" Niklas Modig, Stockholm School of Economics, SwedenWinner of 2017 Shingo Research Award "Netland and Powell have done a wonderful job in bringing together the key writers on the Lean agenda. Anyone seeking to dig deeper in the field, either in the underlying philosophy or specific applications, will find much of value here. The book is unique in its breadth, giving an accurate reflection of the state of the art."Steve New, University of Oxford, UK"When Quincy Jones produced the song We Are the World, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, he gathered what he called ‘the supergroup.’ The most admired singers in the world contributed with their best tones in ONE song. This is a book where Netland and Powell have done the very same thing, but on the ‘lean arena.’ They have gathered the most admired ‘lean singers’ in the world where everyone contributes with their best ‘lean tones.’ This is a megahit! Enjoy the rhythm!" Niklas Modig, Stockholm School of Economics, SwedenTable of Contents1. The Evolution of Lean Thinking and Practice (Daniel T. Jones and James P. Womack)2. The Toyota Way: Striving for Excellence (Jeffrey K. Liker)Part I: The Lean Enterprise3. Lean Production (Pauline Found and John Bicheno)4. Lean Leadership (Michael Ballé)5. Lean Innovation (Günther Schuh, Stefan Rudolf, and Christian Mattern)6. Lean Product Development (Monica Rossi, James Morgan, and John Shook)7. Lean Systems Engineering (Cecilia Haskins and Bohdan W. Oppenheim)8. Lean Logistics (Michel Baudin)9. Lean Safety (Robert B. Hafey)10. Lean Teams (Desirée van Dun and Celeste Wilderom)11. Lean IT (Pär Åhlström, Ryusuke Kosuge, and Magnus Mähring)12. Lean Sales & Marketing (Brent Wahba)13. Lean Branding (Laura Busche)14. Lean Accounting (Brian H. Maskell)15. Lean Auditing (James C. Paterson)16. Lean Remanufacturing (Elzbieta Pawlik, Jonathan Corney, and Winifred Ijomah)17. Lean and Green (Keivan Zokaei, Ioannis Manikas, and L. Hunter Lovins)18. Lean Purchasing (Tim Torvatn, Ann-Charlott Pedersen, and Elsebeth Holmen)19. Lean Supply Chains (Jon Gosling, Maneesh Kumar, and Mohamed Naim)20. Lean Distribution (Matthias Holweg and Andreas Reichhart)21. Lean After-Sales Services (Barbara Resta, Paolo Gaiardelli, Stefano Dotti, and Dario Luise)22. Lean Corporations (Torbjørn H. Netland)Part II: Lean Across Industries23. Lean Healthcare (Daniel Jones)24. Lean Construction (Glenn Ballard)25. Lean Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing (Daryl J. Powell and Aldert van der Stoel)26. Lean Mining (Behzad Ghodrati, Seyed Hadi Hoseinie, and Uday Kumar)27. Lean Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (Mandyam M. Srinivasan)28. Lean Public Services (Zoe Radnor)29. Lean Armed Forces (Nicola Bateman and Peter Hines)30. Lean Policing (Harry Barton, Rupert L. Matthews, and Peter Marzec)31. Lean Justice (Ana Lúcia Martins,Isabell Storsjö, and Simone Zanoni)32. Lean Public Water Supply (Kirstin Scholten, Benjamin Ward, and Dirk Pieter van Donk)33. Lean Dealerships (David Brunt)34. Lean Software Development (Mary Poppendieck)35. Lean Printing (Ken Macro)36. Lean Retail (Paul Myerson)37. Lean Education (Vincent Wiegel and Lejla Brouwer-Hadzialic)38. Lean Schools (Jan Riezebos)39. Lean Universities (Steve Yorkstone)Part III: A Lean World40. A Lean World (Torbjørn H. Netland and Daryl J. Powell)

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA grounded and expansive examination of the American economic divide . . . It takes a skillful journalist to weave data and anecdotes together so effectively. Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles TimesAn award-winning journalist investigates Amazon's impact on the wealth and poverty of towns and cities across the United States.In 1937, the famed writer and activist Upton Sinclair published a novel bearing the subtitle A Story of Ford-America. He blasted the callousness of a company worth a billion dollars that underpaid its workers while forcing them to engage in repetitive and sometimes dangerous assembly-line labor. Eight decades later, the market capitalization of Amazon.com has exceeded $1.5 trillion, while the value of the Ford Motor Company hovers around $30 billion. We have entered the age of one-click Americaand as the coronavirus makes Americans more dependent on online sho

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Book SynopsisThe Sixth Edition of Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Core focuses on the important core concepts in the dynamic field of operations. Just as lava flows from the core of the earth, operations and supply chain management is the core of business. Material must flow through supply chain processes to create cash output and input. This new edition has an increased focus on supply chain analytics involving the analysis of data to better solve business problems.Jacobs The Core 6e focuses on the core concepts and tools needed to ensure business processes run smoothly and is designed to be lean and focused on the material sufficient for a 12-15 week course in Operations Management. It includes new exercises in Analytics , Supply Chain Improvement Models, new carbon footprint exercises, forecasting analytics and Inventory management exercises. New vignettes like in Ch. 2 featuring a special purpose acquisition (SPAC) of a larTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1: Introduction to OSCMCHAPTER 2: Strategy and SustainabilityCHAPTER 3: ForecastingCHAPTER 4: Strategic Capacity ManagementCHAPTER 4a: Learning CurvesCHAPTER 5: ProjectsCHAPTER 6: Manufacturing ProcessesCHAPTER 6a: Break-Even AnalysisCHAPTER 7: Service ProcessesCHAPTER 8: Sales and Operations PlanningCHAPTER 9: Material Requirements PlanningCHAPTER 10: Quality Management and Six SigmaCHAPTER 11: Inventory ManagementCHAPTER 12: Lean Supply ChainsCHAPTER 13: Global Sourcing and ProcurementCHAPTER 14: Location, Logistics, and DistributionAppendix A: Linear Programming Using the Excel SolverAppendix B: Answers to Selected Objective QuestionsAppendix C: Present Value TableAppendix D: Negative Exponential Distribution: Values of e-xAppendix E: Areas of the Cumulative Standard Normal Distribution

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Book SynopsisJohn Gattorna has been working in corporate logistics networks and enterprise supply chains for 30 years. He's one of the most influential contemporary thought leaders' in the field. Many global companies have adopted his model, with significant results: a doubling of margins; big increases in revenue through increased customer satisfaction; and lower cost-to-serve across the board as a result of identifying and eliminating unnecessary over-servicing.Table of ContentsPraise for Dynamic Supply Chains A word about the title: Time for a reality check and a leap of faith Foreword Preface: The power of reading and ‘thought leadership’ Author’s acknowledgements Publisher’s acknowledgements Introduction: Starting with the end in mind Part 1: Developing supply chain strategy Ch. 1 Coping with market volatility: the ‘new normal’ Making the case for a new paradigm in supply chain design Ch. 2 Customer conversations: looking from the ‘outside-in’ How to reduce complexity and associated costs Ch. 3 Designing supply chain strategies How to formulate strategies that reduce cost and improve service Ch. 4 Internal cultural capability How to align internal capabilities to propel multiple supply chains Ch. 5 Leading from the front How to revolutionise supply chain performance through inspired leadership Ch. 6 Designing responsive organization structures How to get your people working together, and focused on customers Part 2: Configuring supply chains to maximize performance Ch. 7 Collaborative supply chains: demand-side How to nurture the relationships cherished by truly ‘collaborative’ customers Ch. 8 Lean supply chains: demand-side How to routinely deliver lowest cost outcomes for customers Ch. 9 Agile supply chains: demand-side How to design and deliver capacity for a fast response Ch. 10 Campaign supply chains: demand-side How to deliver-in-full-on-time, every time, to project sites Ch. 11 Fully Flexible supply chains: demand-side How to design for major unexpected disruptions Ch. 12 Supplier conversations: supply-side How to give the supply-side better customer visibility Ch. 13 ‘Hybrid’ supply chains How to bring the demand-side and supply-side together Part 3: Executing supply chain management Ch. 14 New outsourcing business models that drive value How to turbo-charge supply chain operations Ch. 15 Service sector supply chains How to apply proven supply chain principles in the service sector Ch. 16 The new world order How to set your Agenda for the decade ahead Ch. 17 Joining the dots to create dynamic institutions How to move from an operations mindset to full ‘business transformation’ Afterword: Ending with the future in mind Endnotes Selected bibliography A word about the author Index

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Book SynopsisNigel Slack is an Emeritus Professor of Operations Management and Strategy at Warwick Business School, Honorary Professor at Bath University, and 'Honorary Fellow of the European Operations Management Association'. He is an educator, consultant, and writer with a wealth of experience in many sectors. Alistair Brandon-Jones 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. Nicola Burgess 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.Table of Contents Operations management Operations performance Operations strategy Product and service innovation The structure and scope of supply Process design The layout and look of facilities Process technology People in operations Planning and control Capacity management Supply Chain Management Inventory management Planning and control systems Operations improvement Lean operations Quality management Managing risk and recovery Project management

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Book SynopsisNigel Slack 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. Alistair Brandon-Jones 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. Nicola Burgess 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.Table of Contents Operations management and performanceIntroductionKey questions What is operations management? What is the input–transformation– output process? Why is operations management important to an organisation's performance? What is the process hierarchy? How do operations (and processes) differ? What do operations managers do? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Operations strategyIntroductionKey questions What is strategy and what is operations strategy? How does operations strategy align with business strategy (top-down)? How does operations strategy align with market requirements (outside-in)? How does operations strategy align with operational experience (bottom-up)? How does operations strategy align with operations resources (inside-out)? How are the four perspectives of operations strategy reconciled? How can the process of operations strategy be organised? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Product and service innovationIntroductionKey questions What is product and service innovation? What is the strategic role of product and service innovation? What are the stages of product and service innovation? What are the benefits of interactive product and service innovation? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Process design – resourcesIntroductionKey questions Why is choosing the right resources important? Do processes match volume–variety requirements? Are process layouts appropriate? Are job designs appropriate? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Process design – analysisIntroductionKey questions Why is it important to get the details of process design correct? What should be the objectives of process design? How are processes currently designed? Are process tasks and capacity configured appropriately? Is process variability recognised? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Supply chain managementIntroductionKey questions What is supply chain management? How should supply chains compete? How should relationships in supply chains be managed? How is the supply side managed? How is the demand side managed? What are the dynamics of supply chains Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Capacity managementIntroductionKey questions What is capacity management? How is demand measured? How is capacity measured? How is the demand side managed? How is the supply side managed? How can operations understand the consequences of their capacity management decisions? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Inventory managementIntroductionKey questions What is inventory? Why do you need inventory? How much should you order? (The volume decision) When should you order? (The timing decision) How can you control inventory? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Resource planning and controlIntroductionKey questions What is resource planning and control? What is the difference between planning and control? How do supply and demand affect planning and control? What are the activities of planning and control? What is enterprise resource planning (ERP)? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Operations improvementIntroductionKey questions Why is improvement so important in operations management? What are the key elements of operations improvement? What are the broad approaches to improvement? What techniques can be used for improvement? Why is risk management also improvement? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to take it further?Notes on chapter Lean operationsIntroductionKey questions What is lean? How does lean consider flow? How does lean consider (and reduce) waste? How does lean consider improvement? How does lean consider the role of people? How does lean apply throughout the supply network? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to take it further?Notes on chapter Quality managementIntroductionKey questions What is quality and why is it so important? What steps lead towards conformance to specification? What is total quality management (TQM)? Summary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter Project managementIntroductionKey questions What are projects? What is project management? How is the project environment understood? How are projects defined? How are projects planned? How are projects controlled and learned from? 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Book SynopsisTRANSPORTATION: A SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, 9E equips you with a solid understanding of what is arguably the most critical and complex component of global supply chains. You learn the fundamental role and importance of transportation in companies and society as you study the complex environment of transportation service. The authors provide an overview of the operating and service characteristics, cost structure, and challenges providers of transportation face. This edition highlights critical transportation management issues with insights into the strategic activities and challenges in the movement of goods through the supply chain. Completely up to date, TRANSPORTATION emphasizes global topics with the latest coverage of hard and soft technology and in-depth discussions of fuel, energy, managerial, economic, and environmental issues.Table of ContentsPart I. 1. Global Supply Chains: Role and Importance of Transportation 2. Transportation and the Economy. 3. Transportation Technology and Systems. 4. Costing and Pricing for Transportation. Suggested Readings for Part I. Part II. 5. Motor Carriers. 6. Railroads. 7. Airlines. 8. Water Carriers and Pipelines. 9. Logistics Services Suggested Readings for Part II. Part III. 10. Transportation Risk Management. 11. Global Transportation Management. 12. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy. 13. Issues and Challenges for Global Supply Chains. Suggested Readings for Part III. Glossary. Name Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisStories of Fashion, Textiles, and Place follows the journeys of five companies with evolving sustainable supply chains in the fashion and textile industry. 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. The companies include:-Imperial Stock Ranch and Shaniko Wool Company Oregon, USA-Angela Damman Yucatán Yucatán, Mexico-Tonlé Phnom Penh, Cambodia-Indigenous Designs Highlands, Peru-Harris Tweed Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UKWith a focus on economic, social, environmental, and cultural sustainability, and the connection between textiles and place, Burns and CarvTrade ReviewAn eye-opening journey into how sustainable fashion companies can build an economy to increase a global workforce, improve lives, preserve cultures, and reduce their environmental impact. -- Elizabeth Shorrock, West Virginia University, USATable of ContentsPreface 1. Sustainable Supply Chains in the Global Fashion Industry Creating Value and Reflecting Values The Value of Place Sustainable Supply Chains Environmental Sustainability Social and Cultural Sustainability Capacity Building and Employee Empowerment Sustainable Communities Cultural Traditions Economic Sustainability Supply Chain Traceability, Assurance, and Transparency Certifications, Industry Associations, and Partnerships Industry Initiatives, Associations, and Partnerships Learning through Narratives References and Resources 2. Imperial Stock Ranch and Shaniko Wool Company: Natural Adaptations 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 3. Angela Damman Yucatán: Advancing Cultural Traditions A Henequén Bag The Yucatán Peninsula Growing Up in Minnesota, USA Moving to Yucatán Sustainable Agriculture: Cultivating and Processing the Fiber Processing the Fiber: Revitalizing an Industry Shredding, Drying, Combing Dyeing Fibers Revitalizing the Fiber Processing Industry Weaving and Product Development: Advancing Cultural Traditions Facilitating Artisan Groups A New Generation of Weavers Markets and Retailing Cultural Sustainability: Identity, Community, and Purpose References and Resources 4. Tonlé The Mekong and Tonlé Sap Rivers Growing Up The Dichotomy of Cambodian Textiles A Reluctant Businesswoman Transition and Rebranding Zero-waste Model The Artisan Workshop Model The Impact and the Message of Tonlé Today and Tomorrow References and Resources 5. Indigenous Designs: Climbing a Mountain Where Have You Been, My Friend? 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 6. Harris Tweed®: Às an ghearann tha an t-aodach a’ tighinn / From the Land Comes the Cloth Clò Mòr 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 7. Creating and Reflecting Values through Sustainable Supply Chains The Value of Place in Sustainable Supply Chains The Value of People in Sustainable Supply Chains The Value of Product in Sustainable Supply Chains Characteristics of the Founders, CEO, Partners, and Artisans References and Resources Epilogue and Recommended Reading

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Book SynopsisEdward Sweeney is Professor of Logistics, based in the Centre for Logistics & Sustainability at Heriot-Watt University , UK. He has held full-time academic posts at Technological University Dublin, the University of Warwick and the University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM), as well as visiting positions at several institutions in Asia and North America. Edward's research has been widely published and he sits on the editorial boards of several leading international supply chain journals. He has worked in close collaboration with many of the world's leading companies across many sectors including electronics, food and drink, life sciences and logistics.Donald Waters is a retired Professor of logistics and operations management. He worked at various universities including the University of Calgary, Canada.Trade Review"Supply chains are fundamental to the global economy. There is a now a need to rethink the concept of resilience and to tackle the challenges of achieving net zero emissions and continually evolving consumer demands. This latest version of Global Logistics addresses those issues and provides those in logistics and supply chain operations with valuable and current thinking from which we will all benefit." * Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), UK *"The 8th edition of Global Logistics is a testament to its important place in the collection of logistics and supply chain readers seeking a practical approach to a practical industry. The new edition complements underlying basics of logistics and supply chain management with the latest issues challenging our industry from a hands-on perspective. It's not a book for the bookshelf, it's a book for the briefcase." * Dr Elizabeth Jackson, Curtin University, Australia and Regional Editor (Australasia) of International Journal of Logistics: Research & Applications *"This 8th edition of Global Logistics, is a well-timed publication. Students of SCM will find the well-reasoned arguments in each of the chapters beneficial in gaining greater understanding and discernment of the subject matter of their courses of study. 'Global Logistics, New directions in supply chain management' is a comprehensive work of merit and will form part the recommended reading list for students of the Institute for Supply Chain Excellence." * Gerard Glynn, Founder and Director, Institute for Supply Chain Excellence, Ireland *"Global Logistics brings together insights from over 30 leading supply chain professionals from across the globe. The result represents a major contribution to our collective knowledge on the subject of global supply chain management and logistics. I commend Ed Sweeney and his team for making this happen." * Mark Millar, Author of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems and International Supply Chain Thought Leader, Hong Kong *"Global Logistics is probably the best book that deals with critical global logistics and supply chain issues. All chapters are from leading scholars in the field and act as a guide for readers to comprehend the complex global environment that affects logistics and supply chain management. It is a 'must read' for all of those who are interested in understanding the global challenges in the logistics and supply chain field." * Professor Ruth Banomyong Dean, Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand *"Global Logistics is a well-researched collection of supply chain topics written by experts with a wealth of knowledge. Their blend of backgrounds provides new directions to 21st century supply chains that need to be highly innovative. Edward Sweeney's words in relation to "the critical role of supply chains not just to economic but also to wider social wellbeing" provides a perfect reference point for every responsible supply chain practitioner of tomorrow." * Anshuman Neil Basu, Secretary General, Association of Supply Chain Professionals (ASCP), India *"Supply chain management is undergoing a rapid change. The urgency of making the logistic industry sustainable and the development of digital solutions and services are challenging the existing business models and customer relations. I think that this is one of the most important books right now for all who are involved in and want to learn more about this exciting transformation of the area of supply chain management." * Magnus Blinge, Research Manager, SCANIA AB & Adj. Professor, Linköping University, Sweden *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Re-thinking supply chain strategy; Chapter - 02: Linking supply chain management to financial performance; Chapter - 03: Supply chain risk management: finance – the forgotten perspective?; Chapter - 04: Supply chain vulnerability and resilience; Chapter - 05: Fulfilling customer needs in the 2020s with marketing and logistics; Chapter - 06: New procurement directions in supply chain management; Chapter - 07: Maximizing capacity utilization in freight transport; Chapter - 08: Retail logistics; Chapter - 09: Trends and strategies in global logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 10: Global sourcing and supply 190; Chapter - 11: Supply chain relationships: the foundation of success; Chapter - 12: Delivering sustainability through supply chain management; Chapter - 13: Greening of logistics: cutting pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; Chapter - 14: People powering contemporary supply chains; Chapter - 15: Leadership in logistics; Chapter - 16: Ethics in supply chains: an illustrated survey; Chapter - 17: Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 18: Digitalization in global supply chain operations; Chapter - 19: Digitalization and Industry 4.0 in logistics; Chapter - 20: Performance measurement and management in the supply chain; Chapter - 21: Aligning technology, manufacturing and supply chain: why it matters and how to do it; Chapter - 22: The ‘deglobalization’ of logistics and supply chains: operating in an increasingly nationalistic and risky world;

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Book SynopsisEdward Sweeney is Professor of Logistics, based in the Centre for Logistics & Sustainability at Heriot-Watt University , UK. He has held full-time academic posts at Technological University Dublin, the University of Warwick and the University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM), as well as visiting positions at several institutions in Asia and North America. Edward's research has been widely published and he sits on the editorial boards of several leading international supply chain journals. He has worked in close collaboration with many of the world's leading companies across many sectors including electronics, food and drink, life sciences and logistics.Donald Waters is a retired Professor of logistics and operations management. He worked at various universities including the University of Calgary, Canada.Trade Review"Supply chains are fundamental to the global economy. There is a now a need to rethink the concept of resilience and to tackle the challenges of achieving net zero emissions and continually evolving consumer demands. This latest version of Global Logistics addresses those issues and provides those in logistics and supply chain operations with valuable and current thinking from which we will all benefit." * Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), UK *"The 8th edition of Global Logistics is a testament to its important place in the collection of logistics and supply chain readers seeking a practical approach to a practical industry. The new edition complements underlying basics of logistics and supply chain management with the latest issues challenging our industry from a hands-on perspective. It's not a book for the bookshelf, it's a book for the briefcase." * Dr Elizabeth Jackson, Curtin University, Australia and Regional Editor (Australasia) of International Journal of Logistics: Research & Applications *"This 8th edition of Global Logistics, is a well-timed publication. Students of SCM will find the well-reasoned arguments in each of the chapters beneficial in gaining greater understanding and discernment of the subject matter of their courses of study. 'Global Logistics, New directions in supply chain management' is a comprehensive work of merit and will form part the recommended reading list for students of the Institute for Supply Chain Excellence." * Gerard Glynn, Founder and Director, Institute for Supply Chain Excellence, Ireland *"Global Logistics brings together insights from over 30 leading supply chain professionals from across the globe. The result represents a major contribution to our collective knowledge on the subject of global supply chain management and logistics. I commend Ed Sweeney and his team for making this happen." * Mark Millar, Author of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems and International Supply Chain Thought Leader, Hong Kong *"Global Logistics is probably the best book that deals with critical global logistics and supply chain issues. All chapters are from leading scholars in the field and act as a guide for readers to comprehend the complex global environment that affects logistics and supply chain management. It is a 'must read' for all of those who are interested in understanding the global challenges in the logistics and supply chain field." * Professor Ruth Banomyong Dean, Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand *"Global Logistics is a well-researched collection of supply chain topics written by experts with a wealth of knowledge. Their blend of backgrounds provides new directions to 21st century supply chains that need to be highly innovative. Edward Sweeney's words in relation to "the critical role of supply chains not just to economic but also to wider social wellbeing" provides a perfect reference point for every responsible supply chain practitioner of tomorrow." * Anshuman Neil Basu, Secretary General, Association of Supply Chain Professionals (ASCP), India *"Supply chain management is undergoing a rapid change. The urgency of making the logistic industry sustainable and the development of digital solutions and services are challenging the existing business models and customer relations. I think that this is one of the most important books right now for all who are involved in and want to learn more about this exciting transformation of the area of supply chain management." * Magnus Blinge, Research Manager, SCANIA AB & Adj. Professor, Linköping University, Sweden *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Re-thinking supply chain strategy; Chapter - 02: Linking supply chain management to financial performance; Chapter - 03: Supply chain risk management: finance – the forgotten perspective?; Chapter - 04: Supply chain vulnerability and resilience; Chapter - 05: Fulfilling customer needs in the 2020s with marketing and logistics; Chapter - 06: New procurement directions in supply chain management; Chapter - 07: Maximizing capacity utilization in freight transport; Chapter - 08: Retail logistics; Chapter - 09: Trends and strategies in global logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 10: Global sourcing and supply 190; Chapter - 11: Supply chain relationships: the foundation of success; Chapter - 12: Delivering sustainability through supply chain management; Chapter - 13: Greening of logistics: cutting pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; Chapter - 14: People powering contemporary supply chains; Chapter - 15: Leadership in logistics; Chapter - 16: Ethics in supply chains: an illustrated survey; Chapter - 17: Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 18: Digitalization in global supply chain operations; Chapter - 19: Digitalization and Industry 4.0 in logistics; Chapter - 20: Performance measurement and management in the supply chain; Chapter - 21: Aligning technology, manufacturing and supply chain: why it matters and how to do it; Chapter - 22: The ‘deglobalization’ of logistics and supply chains: operating in an increasingly nationalistic and risky world;

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Book SynopsisJacob Gorm Larsen is Head of Digital Procurement in Maersk with responsibility for the execution of the digital transformation of procurement. For the past 15 years he has been part of the procurement team at Maersk including responsibility for developing and operating the e-sourcing program for more than a decade.Trade Review"With electronic forms of negotiation set to increase in our app-enabled digital businesses of the future, Jacob-Gorm Larsen has written a timely, comprehensive, myth-busting and principled guide to using e-auctions for cost-effective supplier selection." * Geraint John, Vice President, Supply Chain Research & Advisory, Gartner *"The contagious enthusiasm of Jacob Gorm Larsen caught me right from the beginning, reminding myself why I love to work with e-auctions. No matter if you are about to start an e-auction program, struggling with the implementation or if you are simply interested in how to take your program to the next level, this book covers all the crucial aspects to be successful. It is inspiring and motivating in every respect and encouraged me to try out new things immediately. A must-read, also for procurement leadership." * Benjamin Hofmann, Senior Expert eSourcing Strategies and Implementation, Siemens AG *"Well-structured and documented, "A Practical Guide to E-auctions for Procurement" has become my "go to" reference for any e-Auction discussion within my organisation. Jacob's pragmatic and advanced approach to digital procurement made this book an extremely interesting read and a very convenient reference for concrete usage in a daily buyer's life. Whether it is to prepare a training for newcomers, discuss the inclusion of e-Auctions in a procurement strategy or simply prepare an e-Auction event, all the answers to your questions are available in this first of a kind procurement e-Auction bible." * Fabrice Blanc – Head of Procurement Performance Acceleration Asia, Oceania & Africa, Nestle *"There are a lot of myths on the use of e-Auctions. Jacob Gorm Larsen explains how e-Auctions can help procurement employees as well as suppliers to gain benefits by taking the further steps into the digital negotiation era." * Dennis van Eerden – Systems IT & Development Manager, Tata Steel IJmuiden B.V. *"With this book, Jacob Gorm Larsen, pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful tools available to CPO's and their organizations - e-Auctions - and offers practical advice and actionable recommendations to drive more value through the sourcing process. It is a must-read for novice and experienced procurement leaders alike." * Andrew Bartolini, Founder & Chief Research Officer, Ardent Partners *"An absolute must read for everyone in the procurement community, and not only for people with an interest in e-auctions. Although the book is very rich on both empirical data and theory, it's very readable. I really hope all procurement people will read this book to understand the full potential of e-auctions, an area still full of myths about why e-actions are not applicable in exactly their category." * Søren Vammen, CEO of Danish Purchasing and Logistics Forum *"A Practical guide to E-Auctions" provides the reader with a road map to unleash the full potential of e-auctions. Illustrated with concrete examples and founded upon relevant research this book is a must read for any procurement professional with an interest in the digitization of procurement negotiations." * Martin Fog, Vice President, Corporate Procurement, Novo Nordisk *"If you are serious about improving your savings numbers you need to use e-auctions as part of your procurement negotiation strategies - this book will provide the needed insights and practical guidance to successfully start or re-launch your e-auction program and enable you to reclaim the savings that have been left at the table." * Niklas Klarnskou, Head of Procurement Processes & Digitalization, CRH *"This is exactly what Procurement teams around the world need right now - mastering e-Auctions is a crucial part of being a world class negotiator and this is too often overlooked. Jacob has put every piece of his vast experience into this book to enable us to collaborate better with our suppliers and drive more value, faster." * Sam de Frates, Global VP Procurement *Table of Contents Section - SECTION ONE: Understanding eSourcing and eNegotiation; Chapter - 01: What is an eAuction?; Chapter - 02: Applicability, when can you use eAuctions?; Chapter - 03: The history of eAuctions; Chapter - 04: Value in a theoretical perspective; Section - SECTION TWO: eNegotiation strategy; Chapter - 06: Game theory - eNegotiations as a strategic game; Chapter - 07: Negotiation theory; Chapter - 08: eAuction formats; Chapter - 09: eNegotiation strategy objectives; Chapter - 10: Supplier relationships - maintain relationships; Chapter - 11: eNegotiation strategy framework; Section - SECTION THREE: Bidder engagement; Chapter - 12: The value proposition for suppliers; Chapter - 13: Supplier communication; Chapter - 14: Supplier Training; Section - SECTION FOUR: Driving usage and adoption; Chapter - 15: Introduce a Center of Excellence (COE) for Support, Technology and Governance; Chapter - 16: Ensure executive support to eAuctions; Chapter - 17: Make it strategic; Chapter - 18: Drive it with hard KPI's; Chapter - 19: Address the myths; Chapter - 20: Re-inventing yourself every year; Chapter - 21: Examples of best-practice; Chapter - 22: The selling never stops; Section - SECTION FIVE: The future of eNegotiation; Chapter - 23: The accelerating digitization of negotiations; Chapter - 24: AI powered negotiation guides; Chapter - 25: Automating negotiation processes; Chapter - 26: The future of eAuctions, cup half full or half empty

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Book SynopsisJacob Gorm Larsen is Head of Digital Procurement in Maersk with responsibility for the execution of the digital transformation of procurement. For the past 15 years he has been part of the procurement team at Maersk including responsibility for developing and operating the e-sourcing program for more than a decade.Trade Review"With electronic forms of negotiation set to increase in our app-enabled digital businesses of the future, Jacob-Gorm Larsen has written a timely, comprehensive, myth-busting and principled guide to using e-auctions for cost-effective supplier selection." * Geraint John, Vice President, Supply Chain Research & Advisory, Gartner *"The contagious enthusiasm of Jacob Gorm Larsen caught me right from the beginning, reminding myself why I love to work with e-auctions. No matter if you are about to start an e-auction program, struggling with the implementation or if you are simply interested in how to take your program to the next level, this book covers all the crucial aspects to be successful. It is inspiring and motivating in every respect and encouraged me to try out new things immediately. A must-read, also for procurement leadership." * Benjamin Hofmann, Senior Expert eSourcing Strategies and Implementation, Siemens AG *"Well-structured and documented, "A Practical Guide to E-auctions for Procurement" has become my "go to" reference for any e-Auction discussion within my organisation. Jacob's pragmatic and advanced approach to digital procurement made this book an extremely interesting read and a very convenient reference for concrete usage in a daily buyer's life. Whether it is to prepare a training for newcomers, discuss the inclusion of e-Auctions in a procurement strategy or simply prepare an e-Auction event, all the answers to your questions are available in this first of a kind procurement e-Auction bible." * Fabrice Blanc – Head of Procurement Performance Acceleration Asia, Oceania & Africa, Nestle *"There are a lot of myths on the use of e-Auctions. Jacob Gorm Larsen explains how e-Auctions can help procurement employees as well as suppliers to gain benefits by taking the further steps into the digital negotiation era." * Dennis van Eerden – Systems IT & Development Manager, Tata Steel IJmuiden B.V. *"With this book, Jacob Gorm Larsen, pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful tools available to CPO's and their organizations - e-Auctions - and offers practical advice and actionable recommendations to drive more value through the sourcing process. It is a must-read for novice and experienced procurement leaders alike." * Andrew Bartolini, Founder & Chief Research Officer, Ardent Partners *"An absolute must read for everyone in the procurement community, and not only for people with an interest in e-auctions. Although the book is very rich on both empirical data and theory, it's very readable. I really hope all procurement people will read this book to understand the full potential of e-auctions, an area still full of myths about why e-actions are not applicable in exactly their category." * Søren Vammen, CEO of Danish Purchasing and Logistics Forum *"A Practical guide to E-Auctions" provides the reader with a road map to unleash the full potential of e-auctions. Illustrated with concrete examples and founded upon relevant research this book is a must read for any procurement professional with an interest in the digitization of procurement negotiations." * Martin Fog, Vice President, Corporate Procurement, Novo Nordisk *"If you are serious about improving your savings numbers you need to use e-auctions as part of your procurement negotiation strategies - this book will provide the needed insights and practical guidance to successfully start or re-launch your e-auction program and enable you to reclaim the savings that have been left at the table." * Niklas Klarnskou, Head of Procurement Processes & Digitalization, CRH *"This is exactly what Procurement teams around the world need right now - mastering e-Auctions is a crucial part of being a world class negotiator and this is too often overlooked. Jacob has put every piece of his vast experience into this book to enable us to collaborate better with our suppliers and drive more value, faster." * Sam de Frates, Global VP Procurement *Table of Contents Section - SECTION ONE: Understanding eSourcing and eNegotiation; Chapter - 01: What is an eAuction?; Chapter - 02: Applicability, when can you use eAuctions?; Chapter - 03: The history of eAuctions; Chapter - 04: Value in a theoretical perspective; Section - SECTION TWO: eNegotiation strategy; Chapter - 06: Game theory - eNegotiations as a strategic game; Chapter - 07: Negotiation theory; Chapter - 08: eAuction formats; Chapter - 09: eNegotiation strategy objectives; Chapter - 10: Supplier relationships - maintain relationships; Chapter - 11: eNegotiation strategy framework; Section - SECTION THREE: Bidder engagement; Chapter - 12: The value proposition for suppliers; Chapter - 13: Supplier communication; Chapter - 14: Supplier Training; Section - SECTION FOUR: Driving usage and adoption; Chapter - 15: Introduce a Center of Excellence (COE) for Support, Technology and Governance; Chapter - 16: Ensure executive support to eAuctions; Chapter - 17: Make it strategic; Chapter - 18: Drive it with hard KPI's; Chapter - 19: Address the myths; Chapter - 20: Re-inventing yourself every year; Chapter - 21: Examples of best-practice; Chapter - 22: The selling never stops; Section - SECTION FIVE: The future of eNegotiation; Chapter - 23: The accelerating digitization of negotiations; Chapter - 24: AI powered negotiation guides; Chapter - 25: Automating negotiation processes; Chapter - 26: The future of eAuctions, cup half full or half empty

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Book SynopsisDr Bram DeSmet 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 & Supply Chain Management at Vlerick Business School, Belgium and a visiting Professor at Peking University, China.Trade Review"The Strategy Driven Supply Chain 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& E) has the potential to become the main business management process for companies in future." * Frank Vorrath, Vice President Service Delivery EMEA & APAC at Gartner Inc. *"One supply chain doesn't fit all. Supply chains differ per company, but also often internally per product market combination. In this great book Bram DeSmet 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 & Chief Trendwatcher Supply Chain Media *"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 *"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 & customer, business and supply chain strategy in a unique and consistent way. Great read!" * Dr. Dirk Holbach, CSCO, Henkel Laundry & Homecare *"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 *"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 *"An excellent book in which Prof. Bram DeSmet illustrates 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) *"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 *"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 & 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 *"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 *"The author, Bram Desmet 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 *"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. Bram Desmet's first book was therefore a breath of fresh air, providing clear, understandable guidance to business leaders on how to strategically design their supply chains. 'The Strategy Driven Supply Chain' 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. *"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 Bram DeSmet 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 *"Bram Desmet has 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 *"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 *""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 *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: The Supply Chain Triangle of Service, Cost and Cash; Chapter - 02: Strategy in the Supply Chain Triangle; Chapter - 03: Strategy-Driven S&OP; Chapter - 04: The Strategy-Driven Enterprise; Chapter - 05: The Strategy-Driven Scorecard; Chapter - 06: Implementing the Strategy-Driven Enterprise; Chapter - 07: Appendix – Financial Templates – Inventory Management; Chapter - 08: Appendix – Financial Templates – The Cost of Inventory – Rent, Room, Risk

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Book SynopsisAlan Rushton worked in the chemical industry and is a former Director of Dialog Consultants. He was the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University.Phil Croucher held several senior posts in industry, across many countries. He is an independent supply chain consultant and lecturer, and has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University.Peter Baker worked in international freight forwarding and then as a consultant completing over 80 supply chain projects across the world. He was a senior logistics lecturer and, more recently a Visiting Fellow, at Cranfield University.Trade Review"An impressive book covering the key aspects and processes of logistics and distribution in a detailed and holistic manner. It is an essential read for undergraduate and postgraduate students and others keen to understand more about logistics and distribution." * Professor Michael Bourlakis, Director of the Centre for Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University *"This is all you need. For anyone wishing to start their career or top up their knowledge, regardless of how long they have been in the profession, this is the one-stop, excellently written publication. This publication is my sanity check in an ever-changing world of logistics." * Ashley Rimmer, FCILT, Transport Manager (Highways) Norse Group. *"I would recommend this as one of the most readable books available for logistics and supply chain students and professionals around the world." * Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, CILT *"A whopping 750 pages filled with a wealth of information on all aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials through to final distribution of the finished product." * Martijn Graat, LogisticsMatter.com *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Concepts of Logistics and Distribution; Chapter - 01: Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Chapter - 02: Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Chapter - 03: Customer Service and Logistics; Chapter - 04: Channels of Distribution; Chapter - 05: Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics; Section - TWO: Planning for Logistics; Chapter - 06: Planning Framework for Logistics; Chapter - 07: Logistics Processes; Chapter - 08: Supply Chain Segmentation; Chapter - 09: Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs; Chapter - 10: Logistics Network Planning; Chapter - 11: Logistics Management and Organisation; Chapter - 12: Omnichannel Fulfilment; Chapter - 13: Manufacturing Logistics; Section - THREE: Procurement, Inventory and Demand Forecasting; Chapter - 14: Procurement and Supply; Chapter - 15: Inventory - The Basic Concepts; Chapter - 16: Inventory and the Supply Chain; Chapter - 17: Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting; Section - FOUR: Warehousing and Storage; Chapter - 18: Principles of Warehousing; Chapter - 19: Storage and Handling Systems (Palletised); Chapter - 20: Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletised); Chapter - 21: Order Picking and Packing; Chapter - 22: Receiving and Despatch; Chapter - 23: Warehouse Design; Chapter - 24: Warehouse Management and Information; Section - FIVE: Freight Transport; Chapter - 25: International Logistics - Modal Choice; Chapter - 26: Maritime Transport; Chapter - 27: Air Transport; Chapter - 28: Rail and Intermodal Transport; Chapter - 29: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Selection; Chapter - 30: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Costing; Chapter - 31: Road Freight Transport - Planning and Resourcing; Chapter - 32: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling; Chapter - 33: International Freight Forwarding; Section - SIX: Outsourcing Logistics; Chapter - 34: Outsourcing - Operations & Services; Chapter - 35: Outsourcing - Decision Criteria; Chapter - 36: Outsourcing - The Selection Process; Chapter - 37: Outsourcing Management; Section - SEVEN: Operational Management; Chapter - 38: Cost and Performance Monitoring; Chapter - 39: Benchmarking; Chapter - 40: Information and Communication Technology in the Supply Chain; Chapter - 41: Security and Safety; Chapter - 42: Logistics and the Environment; Chapter - 43: Humanitarian Logistics

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Book SynopsisAlan Rushton worked in the chemical industry and is a former Director of Dialog Consultants. He was the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University.Phil Croucher held several senior posts in industry, across many countries. He is an independent supply chain consultant and lecturer, and has an MSc in Logistics and Distribution Management from Cranfield University.Peter Baker worked in international freight forwarding and then as a consultant completing over 80 supply chain projects across the world. He was a senior logistics lecturer and, more recently a Visiting Fellow, at Cranfield University.Trade Review"An impressive book covering the key aspects and processes of logistics and distribution in a detailed and holistic manner. It is an essential read for undergraduate and postgraduate students and others keen to understand more about logistics and distribution." * Professor Michael Bourlakis, Director of the Centre for Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University *"This is all you need. For anyone wishing to start their career or top up their knowledge, regardless of how long they have been in the profession, this is the one-stop, excellently written publication. This publication is my sanity check in an ever-changing world of logistics." * Ashley Rimmer, FCILT, Transport Manager (Highways) Norse Group. *"I would recommend this as one of the most readable books available for logistics and supply chain students and professionals around the world." * Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, CILT *"A whopping 750 pages filled with a wealth of information on all aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials through to final distribution of the finished product." * Martijn Graat, LogisticsMatter.com *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Concepts of Logistics and Distribution; Chapter - 01: Introduction to Logistics and Distribution; Chapter - 02: Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain; Chapter - 03: Customer Service and Logistics; Chapter - 04: Channels of Distribution; Chapter - 05: Key Issues and Challenges for Logistics; Section - TWO: Planning for Logistics; Chapter - 06: Planning Framework for Logistics; Chapter - 07: Logistics Processes; Chapter - 08: Supply Chain Segmentation; Chapter - 09: Logistics Costs and Trade-Offs; Chapter - 10: Logistics Network Planning; Chapter - 11: Logistics Management and Organisation; Chapter - 12: Omnichannel Fulfilment; Chapter - 13: Manufacturing Logistics; Section - THREE: Procurement, Inventory and Demand Forecasting; Chapter - 14: Procurement and Supply; Chapter - 15: Inventory - The Basic Concepts; Chapter - 16: Inventory and the Supply Chain; Chapter - 17: Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting; Section - FOUR: Warehousing and Storage; Chapter - 18: Principles of Warehousing; Chapter - 19: Storage and Handling Systems (Palletised); Chapter - 20: Storage and Handling Systems (Non-Palletised); Chapter - 21: Order Picking and Packing; Chapter - 22: Receiving and Despatch; Chapter - 23: Warehouse Design; Chapter - 24: Warehouse Management and Information; Section - FIVE: Freight Transport; Chapter - 25: International Logistics - Modal Choice; Chapter - 26: Maritime Transport; Chapter - 27: Air Transport; Chapter - 28: Rail and Intermodal Transport; Chapter - 29: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Selection; Chapter - 30: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Costing; Chapter - 31: Road Freight Transport - Planning and Resourcing; Chapter - 32: Road Freight Transport - Vehicle Routeing & Scheduling; Chapter - 33: International Freight Forwarding; Section - SIX: Outsourcing Logistics; Chapter - 34: Outsourcing - Operations & Services; Chapter - 35: Outsourcing - Decision Criteria; Chapter - 36: Outsourcing - The Selection Process; Chapter - 37: Outsourcing Management; Section - SEVEN: Operational Management; Chapter - 38: Cost and Performance Monitoring; Chapter - 39: Benchmarking; Chapter - 40: Information and Communication Technology in the Supply Chain; Chapter - 41: Security and Safety; Chapter - 42: Logistics and the Environment; Chapter - 43: Humanitarian Logistics

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Book SynopsisJonathan O'Brien is the CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, the international procurement and negotiation consultancy and training provider, and is based in Plymouth, UK. With over 30 years of experience working in purchasing, he has worked all over the world to help global organizations increase their purchasing capability through online and classroom training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams to drive the adoption of supplier relationship management and other strategic purchasing methodologies. He is also the author of Category Management in Purchasing, now in its fourth edition, The Buyer's Toolkit, and the award-winning title Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals, now in its 3rd edition, all published by Kogan PageTrade Review"O'Brien's excellent book is extensive, well-structured and intelligent, and really is the first book anyone interested in supplier management should consult. It is full of useful ideas and clear thinking about SRM, and has been updated in this third edition with relevant information and ideas around sustainable procurement. The advice, tools and thinking here will help any reader and their organization manage suppliers better in order to deliver more value and performance" * Peter Smith, Author, 'Bad Buying' and 'Procurement with Purpose' *"A refreshing new perspective on this important topic that clearly sets out all the components of SRM together with a rich toolkit and practical steps to make it happen. Crucially, this book places collaboration at its core. It recognizes the fact that successful SRM is an organization-wide concern and provides a range of approaches to make this a reality. This book makes sense of supplier segmentation and how to use a variety of supplier management approaches, including how to collaborate and work together with strategic suppliers to create new shared benefit. A definitive guide to SRM and how to really make it happen." * Mark Perera, CEO and Founder, Vizibl and Founder, Procurement Leaders *"A truly definitive guide to SRM and a practical handbook for those doing it! This book demonstrates the value of working with key suppliers and why there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. The analogy of SRM as an orchestra with many sections runs through the entire book and helps make sense of a complex and often misunderstood topic and provides a framework for organizations to implement it. This book provides a comprehensive exposition of each aspect of SRM (or orchestra section), including enabling supplier driven innovation at scale - the next frontier for the progressive procurement organization. Everything you need to know about SRM in one book." * Philip Ideson, Managing Director, Art of Procurement *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: What we need from our supply base is...; Chapter - 02: Five good reasons to get close to our suppliers; Chapter - 03: Introducing the Orchestra of SRM; Chapter - 04: Segmenting the supply base; Chapter - 05: Supplier performance measurement; Chapter - 06: Building a supplier performance measurement system; Chapter - 07: Acting upon measurement; Chapter - 08: Supplier improvement and development; Chapter - 09: Supplier management; Chapter - 10: Contract management; Chapter - 11: Relationship management; Chapter - 12: Supply chain management; Chapter - 13: Strategic collaborative relationships; Chapter - 14: Innovation from suppliers; Chapter - 15: The Orchestra of SRM is ready to play; Chapter - 16: Glossary

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Book SynopsisProfessor David B. Grant was Professor of Supply Chain Management & Social Responsibility, Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland and Bua Luang ASEAN Chair Professor, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand. He has over 175 publications and participates in editorial boards for numerous journals. Professor Chee Yew Wong is Chair of Supply Chain Management at Leeds University Business School, UK. He has extensive consultancy experience in operations, purchasing, production, inventory and distribution management. Dr Alexander Trautrims is a Lecturer in Supply Chain and Operations Management at Nottingham University Business School, UK. His research focuses on sourcing, compliance and supply issues.Trade Review"Publication of the latest edition of Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management is timely. The authors bring their unrivalled expertise to this thorough and holistic exploration of sustainability across business networks. This new edition is essential reading for business managers and students alike." * Professor Edward Sweeney, Head of Operations Management and Logistics, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University *"If you are looking for a book to inspire you and at the same time have the latest information on Sustainable logistics and SCM, this is the book to read. The authors have managed to capture the essence of logistics and SCM and at the same time add the new perspectives needed to understand how to deal and cope with the challenges posed on businesses in times of crisis. I certainly hope that this book will reach an even broader audience as sustainability and topics addressed here are even more important in the future." * Karen Spens, Rector at BI Norwegian Business School *"This is a great book offering a wide range of topic from transport and logistics to supply chain strategy. Even more important, sustainability is not discussed as an add on, but is central to the presentation of all topics, giving the book a clear competitive advantage." * Professor Dr. Stefan Seuring, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Kassel, Germany *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 02: Science of sustainability; Chapter - 03: Freight transport; Chapter - 04: Sustainable warehousing; Chapter - 05: Product design, cleaner production and packaging; Chapter - 06: Sustainable purchasing and procurement; Chapter - 07: Reverse logistics and recycling; Chapter - 08: Risk, resilience and corporate social responsibility; Chapter - 09: Sustainable logistics and supply chain management strategy

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Book SynopsisProfessor David B. Grant was Professor of Supply Chain Management & Social Responsibility, Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland and Bua Luang ASEAN Chair Professor, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand. He has over 175 publications and participates in editorial boards for numerous journals. Professor Chee Yew Wong is Chair of Supply Chain Management at Leeds University Business School, UK. He has extensive consultancy experience in operations, purchasing, production, inventory and distribution management. Dr Alexander Trautrims is a Lecturer in Supply Chain and Operations Management at Nottingham University Business School, UK. His research focuses on sourcing, compliance and supply issues.Trade Review"Publication of the latest edition of Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management is timely. The authors bring their unrivalled expertise to this thorough and holistic exploration of sustainability across business networks. This new edition is essential reading for business managers and students alike." * Professor Edward Sweeney, Head of Operations Management and Logistics, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University *"If you are looking for a book to inspire you and at the same time have the latest information on Sustainable logistics and SCM, this is the book to read. The authors have managed to capture the essence of logistics and SCM and at the same time add the new perspectives needed to understand how to deal and cope with the challenges posed on businesses in times of crisis. I certainly hope that this book will reach an even broader audience as sustainability and topics addressed here are even more important in the future." * Karen Spens, Rector at BI Norwegian Business School *"This is a great book offering a wide range of topic from transport and logistics to supply chain strategy. Even more important, sustainability is not discussed as an add on, but is central to the presentation of all topics, giving the book a clear competitive advantage." * Professor Dr. Stefan Seuring, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Kassel, Germany *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Logistics and supply chain management; Chapter - 02: Science of sustainability; Chapter - 03: Freight transport; Chapter - 04: Sustainable warehousing; Chapter - 05: Product design, cleaner production and packaging; Chapter - 06: Sustainable purchasing and procurement; Chapter - 07: Reverse logistics and recycling; Chapter - 08: Risk, resilience and corporate social responsibility; Chapter - 09: Sustainable logistics and supply chain management strategy

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Book SynopsisNick Vyas is the Executive Director and Co-founder of USC Marshall's Center for Global Supply Chain Management and Academic Director of the M.S. Global Supply Chain program. Based in Los Angeles, California, he previously managed global operations for Duty-Free International, Sears, Federated Stores, and Toys R Us.Aljosja Beije is Director of Blocklab, a technology company that specializes in the application of emerging technologies in the logistics and energy domains and senior researcher at of Supply Chain Finance at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in Zwolle, The Netherlands. Bhaskar Krishnamachari is Director of USC Viterbi Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California.Trade Review"What I like most about the book is that it weaves you into an exciting and enticing journey through the foundations and strategies of supply chain management, blockchain concepts and technologies, and even incorporating the SCOR model. The use cases in supply chain are really helpfully illustrative and capture global examples from all over the world. It is most up-to-date and helps us navigate supply chain management strategic issues while taking advantage of the transformative effects of blockchain technologies. I think it is a must-read for any forward-looking supply chain professional. Very nicely done!" * Omar A. El Sawy, Kenneth King Stonier Chair in Business Administration and Professor of Information Systems, USC Marshall School of Business *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Evolution of supply chain - How we got here; Chapter - 02: Supply chains in 2021 – Costly, fragile, and increasingly complex; Chapter - 03: Basics of blockchain; Chapter - 04: Internet of things, data analytics and other information technologies; Chapter - 05: Blockchain strategy – The why, what and how of blockchain; Chapter - 06: What supply chain management processes and metrics will be affected by blockchain?; Chapter - 07: Blockchain projects in practice – Case study; Chapter - 08: Blockchain use cases in supply chain; Chapter - 09: Economic impact and future outlook

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Book SynopsisPatrick Barr is the owner and Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching, based in Greater Dublin, Ireland. He has over 30 years' international experience in supply chain operations, strategic sourcing and strategy management, and previously held senior supply chain roles at Microsoft, Diageo and British Airways. His current clients range from micro SMEs to major multinationals. He is a Faculty member at the Irish Management Institute and is also the author of The Successful Career Toolkit, published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"The writing style makes it very easy to read and digest. I particularly liked the practical advice to support procurement professionals at all levels cover the breadth of topics that is now required when developing a strategy or new supplier relationship. This practical approach also suits people looking to develop themselves further in procurement." * Piers Grumett, Operations Director, Megger *"It was an easy read and I like the Tips and Tricks section at the end of each section, they are easy steps to follow and can help you get started quickly. Overall a great read." * Eamonn O’Casarlaigh Director/Global Supply Chain Lead, Microsoft *"It is extremely comprehensive, every time I thought of something I would add I found it was covered later. Also I was really pleased to see the sustainability & circular economies covered. I would find this an invaluable tool, enabling me to create checklists and give me confidence in my approach. Additionally it would help understand why my leaders were requesting certain pieces of information or better pre-empt what they need to see." * Karl Clarke, VP Business Development, Georlyn *"What a great book, so well put together! I really enjoyed the flow and how the pattern was the same within each chapter, which made it very easy to follow. I found the tips and tricks and summary at the end of each section to be really helpful. It's almost like a cheat sheet for buyers to help them really start thinking strategically. I would recommend this to any procurement leaders who want to really understand why each of these areas are important and to help educate their teams on strategic sourcing. I also like the fact that it held all meaningful information in one place, so very handy!" * Fiona Lowbridge, VP Client Success, Alom *"Thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish. Really enjoyed the blend of latest research and cutting edge thinking on soft skills on leadership and culture along with the practical tips to advance core processes such as Supplier Performance Management and Sales & Operational Planning. Post pandemic we have found having totally rethink our entire structure and relationship with global strategic partners and the innovative thinking on how to make the most of supplier collaboration was extremely useful to help develop new frameworks and strategies in this space. Overall a book full of new strategic insights and one that wont just sit on the shelf now as it be a good reference point for numerous strategic initiatives we are working on over the next number of years." * David Aherne, Senior Director Head of Business Strategy, Alexion Operations *"Effective Strategic Sourcing by Patrick Barr is the Bible for those working in Supply chain and a must-read for those that want to take advantage of Patrick's work experience and knowledge in this area. The complex concepts such as cost modelling, decision making processes, risk management and many others are explained in a very practical manner and leaves the reader enriched with solutions and ideas." * Sean Conway, Managing Director, Dutec *"It's a book that covers a broad number of topics on Supply Chain and Strategic sourcing and a key read for anyone stepping into this field." * Suzanne O’ Toole, COO Vodaphone Procurement *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Establishing strategic sourcing success criteria; Chapter - 02: Supply market research; Chapter - 03: Supplier research; Chapter - 04: Make versus buy decisions; Chapter - 05: Outsource versus insource; Chapter - 06: Supply risk analysis; Chapter - 07: Category management; Chapter - 08: Thinking local acting global; Chapter - 09: Zero carbon footprint sourcing; Chapter - 10: RFI versus RFP; Chapter - 11: Strategic sourcing tools and techniques; Chapter - 12: Ecosystem mapping and value chain dynamics; Chapter - 13: Cost modelling and pricing models; Chapter - 14: Sustaining competitive pricing over time; Chapter - 15: Advanced negotiation skills; Chapter - 16: Supplier performance management

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Book SynopsisProfessor Peter Tatham is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and the International Journal of Physical Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He was Professor of Humanitarian Logistics at Griffith University, Australia, and he remains a leading international researcher in the field of humanitarian logistics. Professor Graham Heaslip is Professor of Logistics Engineering and Head of School of Engineering at Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland. He is a board member of the Humanitarian Logistics Institute (HUMLOG) based at Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland and is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and the International Journal of Physical Logistics and Supply Chain Management. His work in the field of logistics and supply chain management has gained international recognition, including the Emerald LitTrade Review"Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management has evolved into a mature discipline. Organizations have developed systems, people and expertise. Progress has been amazing but the world has also substantially changed (think COVID-19, climate change, AI/data analytics, technology, environmental footprint, etc.). This book should be required reading for anyone interested in seeing humanitarian logistics as a young and evolving science rather than just a skill, and wonderfully combines past, present, and future of this discipline." * Professor Luk Van Wassenhove, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, INSEAD University *"We have not ended Humanitarian Crises yet. Fortunately Humanitarian Logistics continues to document the ever-changing challenges and learning to keep us all on the front foot. A must-read for all who strive to improve Humanitarian Supply Chains." * Martijn Blansjaar, Head of International Supply & Logistics, Oxfam GB *"The need for responsiveness to humanitarian emergencies has never been greater. This excellent book provides valuable insights into how logistics capabilities can be developed to better cope with crises, before, during and after they happen." * Martin Christopher. Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics. Cranfield University *"The book Humanitarian Logistics could not be more timely. With all the challenges facing those involved in the management of the logistics of disaster relief, offering potential solutions to the problems is truly welcome. This book has been, and will even more so be, a must-read for students, academics and practitioners who want to understand how to tackle the complexity of the networks involved in humanitarian logistics and the world we live in today." * Karen Spens, Rector, BI Norwegian Business School *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Impacts of funding systems on humanitarian operations; Chapter - 02: Supplier relationships in humanitarian organizations; Chapter - 03: Providing logistics services for humanitarian relief; Chapter - 04: Risky business revisited - Disasters within disasters; Chapter - 05: The journey from a patchy to a comprehensive supply chain in UNHCR (2005–2015); Chapter - 06: Humanitarian supply chain service performance; Chapter - 07: Network design for pre-positioning emergency relief items; Chapter - 08: Competing for scarce resources during emergencies - A system dynamics perspective; Chapter - 09: Preparing for cash and voucher assistance - Developing capabilities and building capacities; Chapter - 10: Pandemic response and humanitarian logistics; Chapter - 11: Helping people and planet - Making the humanitarian supply chain more sustainable; Chapter - 12: What next for humanitarian logistics?; Chapter - 13: The way forward - Current trends in humanitarian logistics;

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Book SynopsisProfessor Peter Tatham is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and the International Journal of Physical Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He was Professor of Humanitarian Logistics at Griffith University, Australia, and he remains a leading international researcher in the field of humanitarian logistics. Professor Graham Heaslip is Professor of Logistics Engineering and Head of School of Engineering at Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland. He is a board member of the Humanitarian Logistics Institute (HUMLOG) based at Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland and is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and the International Journal of Physical Logistics and Supply Chain Management. His work in the field of logistics and supply chain management has gained international recognition, including the Emerald LitTrade Review"Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management has evolved into a mature discipline. Organizations have developed systems, people and expertise. Progress has been amazing but the world has also substantially changed (think COVID-19, climate change, AI/data analytics, technology, environmental footprint, etc.). This book should be required reading for anyone interested in seeing humanitarian logistics as a young and evolving science rather than just a skill, and wonderfully combines past, present, and future of this discipline." * Professor Luk Van Wassenhove, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, INSEAD University *"We have not ended Humanitarian Crises yet. Fortunately Humanitarian Logistics continues to document the ever-changing challenges and learning to keep us all on the front foot. A must-read for all who strive to improve Humanitarian Supply Chains." * Martijn Blansjaar, Head of International Supply & Logistics, Oxfam GB *"The need for responsiveness to humanitarian emergencies has never been greater. This excellent book provides valuable insights into how logistics capabilities can be developed to better cope with crises, before, during and after they happen." * Martin Christopher. Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics. Cranfield University *"The book Humanitarian Logistics could not be more timely. With all the challenges facing those involved in the management of the logistics of disaster relief, offering potential solutions to the problems is truly welcome. This book has been, and will even more so be, a must-read for students, academics and practitioners who want to understand how to tackle the complexity of the networks involved in humanitarian logistics and the world we live in today." * Karen Spens, Rector, BI Norwegian Business School *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Impacts of funding systems on humanitarian operations; Chapter - 02: Supplier relationships in humanitarian organizations; Chapter - 03: Providing logistics services for humanitarian relief; Chapter - 04: Risky business revisited - Disasters within disasters; Chapter - 05: The journey from a patchy to a comprehensive supply chain in UNHCR (2005–2015); Chapter - 06: Humanitarian supply chain service performance; Chapter - 07: Network design for pre-positioning emergency relief items; Chapter - 08: Competing for scarce resources during emergencies - A system dynamics perspective; Chapter - 09: Preparing for cash and voucher assistance - Developing capabilities and building capacities; Chapter - 10: Pandemic response and humanitarian logistics; Chapter - 11: Helping people and planet - Making the humanitarian supply chain more sustainable; Chapter - 12: What next for humanitarian logistics?; Chapter - 13: The way forward - Current trends in humanitarian logistics;

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Book SynopsisColin Barrow 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 The Business Plan Workbook, The 30 Day MBA, The 30 Day MBA in Marketing and The 30 Day MBA in Finance. He is based in Cornwall, UKTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Introduction to international business and supply chain management; Chapter - 02: The international business environment; Chapter - 03: Global business strategy; Chapter - 04: International marketing strategy; Chapter - 05: Finance and accounting; Chapter - 06: Managing the international organization; Chapter - 07: Human resource management; Chapter - 08: Selecting and maintaining global strategic partners; Chapter - 09: Ethics and social responsibility in the global marketplace; Chapter - 10: Entrepreneurship; Chapter - 11: Preparing the international business growth plan budget;

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Book SynopsisColin Barrow 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 The Business Plan Workbook, The 30 Day MBA, The 30 Day MBA in Marketing and The 30 Day MBA in Finance. He is based in Cornwall, UKTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Introduction to international business and supply chain management; Chapter - 02: The international business environment; Chapter - 03: Global business strategy; Chapter - 04: International marketing strategy; Chapter - 05: Finance and accounting; Chapter - 06: Managing the international organization; Chapter - 07: Human resource management; Chapter - 08: Selecting and maintaining global strategic partners; Chapter - 09: Ethics and social responsibility in the global marketplace; Chapter - 10: Entrepreneurship; Chapter - 11: Preparing the international business growth plan budget;

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