Purchasing and supply management Books

Book SynopsisDas Buch ist der dritte Band der Buchreihe „Advanced Studies in Supply Management“, die jährlich die wissenschaftlichen Fortschritte in diesem Forschungsfeld darlegt. Die mittlerweile unbestritten sehr hohe Bedeutung der Bereiche Beschaffung, Einkauf, Materialwirtschaft, Logistik und Supply Chain Management spiegelt sich auch intensiv in den Forschungsanstrengungen wider. Die hochaktuelle deutschsprachige Publikation schließt eine Lücke.Table of ContentsAsymmetrische Informationsverteilung in Lieferanten-Abnehmer-Beziehungen Kritische Analyse der Eignung des Fuzzy-AHP zur Lieferantenauswahl Design of voluntary sustainability initiatives for supply chains Koordination von Zuliefernetzwerken Logistische Lieferantenentwicklung in der Automobilindustrie Der Einfluss der Beschaffungskomplexität auf den Logistikerfolg Logistikmanagement als Management von Kontraktlogistikbeziehungen Global Sourcing Footprint SMA--The Supply Market Analysis-Framework Unternehmensübergreifende Bestandsallokation Composite Solutions

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the problem of managing the flow of materials into, through, and out of a system in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management. The subject is crucial for global competitive advantage, as materials constitute the largest single cost factor in manufacturing and service, and their effective management enhances value for money. In this context, inventory is a barometer of materials management effectiveness, along with wastage of materials.The book adopts a comprehensive, integrated systems approach and covers almost all aspects of materials, considering the specification, procurement, storage, handling, issue, use and accounting of materials to get the most out of every dollar invested. Combining conceptual clarity and quantitative rigor, it will be a highly useful guide for practicing managers, academics and researchers in this vital functional area.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Integrated Systems Approach to Materials Management.- Chapter 2. Basic Concepts in Inventory Management.- Chapter 3. Selective Inventory Management.- Chapter 4. Static Inventory Models – Single Purchase Decisions.- Chapter 5. Dynamic Inventory Models: Aggregate Analysis.- Chapter 6. Deterministic Inventory Models.- Chapter 7. Dynamic Inventory Models with Quantity Discounts.- Chapter 8. Probabilistic Inventory Models.- Chapter 9. Just-In-Time, MRP and Lean Supply Chains.- Chapter 10. Inventory Management of Slow Moving Materials.- Chapter 11. Multi-Echelon Inventory Models.- Chapter 12. Material Specification, Codification and Standardization.- Chapter 13. Management of Material Waste.- Chapter 14. Storage & Warehousing.- Chapter 15. Purchasing: Policies and Processes.- Chapter 16. Incoming Material’s Quality Assurance.- Chapter 17. Make or Buy Decisions: Outsourcing Strategy.- Chapter 18. Source Selection, Performance Rating and Development.- Chapter 19. Value Analysis for Material Cost Reduction.- Chapter 20. Systems Approach and Supply Chain Management.- Chapter 21. Evaluation of Materials Management Effectiveness.

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Book Synopsis1. Green Manufacturing in Industry 5.0: Towards Sustainable Industrial Transformation.- 2. Transforming Malaysia's Textile Industry: Sustainable Manufacturing in the Industry 5.0 Era.- 3. Green Manufacturing: Real-Time Monitoring with Smart Sensors for Enhanced Energy Efficiency.- 4. Green Product Eco-Design and Life Cycle Assessment.- 5. Sustainable Resilient Strategies to Tackle Disruptions in the Era of Industry 5.0.- 6. Developing Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains Using Blockchain Technology.- 7. Blockchain Applications for Long-Term Sustainable Supply Chains.- 8. Analyzing Carbon Emissions and Sustainability Factors of Distribution Network.- 9. Eco-Design Strategies, Tools and Challenges.- 10. A Case-Based Perspective on Technology-Driven Transformation and ESG Integration.- 11. Green Manufacturing: Challenges and Ethics.- 12. Future Trends and Research Directions in Green Manufacturing.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: The future leadership of women in the logistics and transport industry.- Chapter 2: Women in logistics, Transport and commodity: The Concept, History, Current and Frontier Research.- Chapter 3: Pioneering Women in Commodity sector.- Chapter 4: Enhancing Women's Participation and Safety Management in the Palm Oil Commodity Sector: Exploring the Influence of Legislation and Policy.- Chapter 5: Branding the Airline Women Leaders: What does it takes?.- Chapter 6: A Survey on Barriers of Women seafarers to Their Employment: Case Study of Maldives.- Chapter 7: Work life balance and women working in transport: Case of India.- Chapter 8: Empowerment Strategies for Women in Commodity Industries: Investigate effective strategies for empowering women engaged in commodity.- Chapter 9: Researching women challenges and opportunities in logistics sector: Case of Indonesia.- Chapter 10: Women's Issue in Transportation: Addressing Gender Disparities.- Chapter 11: Technology Advancement in Logistics and Transport: How Women in Maritime Adapt to Technological Knowledge Transfer.- Chapter 12: Educating Women Leader in Logistics and Transport: Role of University.- Chapter 13: Women in Humanitarian Transport: Facts and Figures from policy making perspectives.- Chapter 14: Women in crisis situation: Supporting women through technology and digital advancement .- Chapter 15: A scientometric review and meta-analysis of women in crisis study.- Chapter 16: Harnessing Women's Cultural Perspectives and Leadership Capacities in Times of Crisis: A Multidisciplinary Investigation.

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Book Synopsis.- Chapter 1. Tracing the Past - The Evolution of Global Supply Chains and the Emergence of China..- Chapter 2. A Tale of Triumph in Global Ascendancy: China as a Key Player in the Global Supply Chain..- Chapter 3. Global Supply Chain Disruptions - Natural Disasters..- Chapter 4. Global Supply Chain Disruptions - Geopolitical Risks..- Chapter 5. The Trend of Deglobalization - Reshoring, Friend-shoring, and Regionalization..- Chapter 6. Non-Tariff Trade Barriers: New Weapons in the Arsenal of Supply Chain Sanctions..- Chapter 7. Government-Led and Institutionalized Decision-Making Reshaping the Global Supply Chain..- Chapter 8. The New Landscape of Global Supply Chains..- Chapter 9. Unleashing Economic Potential - The Rise of Economic Buffer Zones..- Chapter 10. New Wave of Chinese Companies Going Overseas.- Chapter 11. Redrawing the Map of Manufacturing: The New World Factory Layout..- Chapter 12: Automation in Production and Supply Chain Layout: Balancing Efficiency and Employment..- Chapter 13: Digitized Intelligent Supply Chains: Generating Business Value from Data..- Chapter 14: Green Supply Chain: Dual Challenges for Sustainable Development.

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Book SynopsisRecent trends in the role of digital technologies in fashion and textile manufacturing.- VR or AR and Metaverse in Fashion Industry.- Chatbots and AI in Fashion Industry.- RFID technology in fashion supply chain- Recent trends and analysis from developing countries.- Data analytics and supply chain management Leveraging big data to optimize production and logistics in fashion and textiles.

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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 SynopsisCarlos Mena is the Nike Professor of Supply Chain Management at Portland State University (PSU), USA. Previously, he was a faculty member at Michigan State University, USA and Cranfield University, UK.Remko van Hoek is Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas, USA. Previously, he was Chief Procurement Officer at the Walt Disney Company, California, USA and he held executive roles at Nike, Cofely (GDF SUEZ) and PwC.Martin Christopher is Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics at Cranfield School of Management, Bedfordshire, UK.

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Book SynopsisPreparing for your SAP IBP for Supply Chain exam? Make the grade with this C_IBP certification study guide! From sales and operations planning to response and supply, this guide will review the key technical and functional knowledge you need to pass the test. Explore test methodology, key concepts for each SAP Integrated Business Planning topic area, and practice questions and answers. Your path to C_IBP certification begins here! In this book, you'll learn about: a. The TestTake your SAP IBP exam with confidence. This guide follows the exact structure of the exam, so deepen your knowledge of SAP IBP and walk through topics new to the C_IBP certification. b. Core ContentReview major SAP IBP areas: S&OP, demand planning, inventory, and response and supply. Check how to configure planning areas and key figures, and learn about the solution's architecture, user interface, reporting options, and more. Then master important terminology and key takeaways for each subject. c. Q&AAfter revi

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Book SynopsisThe role of quality assurance is to ensure that once a specification has been agreed, every product and every production run meets that standard. The Fundamentals of Quality Assurance in the Textile Industry describes how quality professionals in the apparel industry coordinating with overseas factories can ensure excellence. The author explains what tools are required and how to manage products from style conception to finished production and the methods used to track and evaluate samples and production at each stage of the critical path. This book reinforces the concept that quality assurance must become an integral part of the business and details crucial procedures that have been adopted internationally. Table of Contents1 Who is Responsible for Quality? 2 Risk Analysis 3 Fundamentals for Effective Control of the Supply Chain 4 Writing Procedures for the Supply Chain 5 Garment Specifications6 Fit and Fit Sessions7 Fabric Specification and Performance8 Fabric Testing9 Supplier Manual10 Product Development:11 Managing the Critical Path12 Sample Reports and Approval13 Assessing and Working with Factories14 Inspection of Merchandise15 More Preventative Action

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Book SynopsisLeveraging Digital Transformation in Supply Chains: Strategies for Agility, Performance, and Resilience.- An Invitation to Fail: Digital Transformation without a Business Objective.- The Impetus for Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Motivation to Change.- The Impact of Industry 4.0 Technologies on Efficiency, Transparency, and Resilience in Global Supply Chains.- Developing a Customer Value Oriented Digital Servitization Strategy: A Case Study of Komatsu.- Environmental Sustainability Data Management in Supply Chains.- The Future of Brick-and-Mortar in an E-Commerce-Driven Supply Chain.- Identifying Critical Factors in Cold Chain Logistics System: A Review.- An Analysis of Critical Success Factors for Digital Transformation in Agri-food Supply Chains.- Reducing Transaction Costs through Digitalization: Challenges in the Order to Cash Process of Logistics Service Providers.- Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Digital Supply Chain Management Tools.- Supply Chain Control Towers.- The Role of Control Towers in Improving Supply Chain Agility.- Digital Control Towers in Automotive Supply Chains.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch betrachtet die grundlegenden logistischen Bereiche zur Beschaffung, Produktion, Distribution und Entsorgung im Logistikmanagement und zeigt, welche Themen und Aspekte das Logistikmanagement umfassen. In der Logistik geht es vor allem um die Optimierung des Materialflusses, der Kapazitätsauslastung, der Transportstrecke oder der Maschinenbelegung. Für den Bereich des Supply Chain Management wird die Funktionsweise, Koordination und Resilienz der Supply Chain auch vor dem Hintergrund aktueller Lieferkettenstörungen und der Einführung des Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetzes beschrieben.Das Buch ermöglicht, anhand von zahlreichen Anwendungs- und quantitativen Übungsbeispielen, das im Studium benötigte Wissen leicht nachvollziehbar zu erlangen und zu vertiefen.Table of ContentsGrundlagen: Entwicklung, Definitionen und Abgrenzung von Logistik- und Supply Chain Management.- Logistik: Beschaffungslogistik – Innerbetriebliche Logistik – Distributionslogistik – Entsorgungslogistik.- Supply Chain Management: Funktionsweise und Koordination der Supply Chain – Referenzmodelle – Supply-Chain-Management-Strategien – Resilienz von Supply Chains.

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Book SynopsisEinleitung.- Grundlagen für die zirkuläre Batterieproduktion in Europa.- Stand der Forschung zur netzwerkbasierten zirkulären Produktionsprogrammplanung.- Entwicklung eines Modells zur netzwerkbasierten zirkulären Produktionsprogrammplanung.- Fallstudie für die zirkuläre Batterieproduktion in Europa.- Kritische Würdigung und Ausblick.- Zusammenfassung.

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Book SynopsisEinleitung.- Grundlagen und aktueller Forschungsstand.- Konzeption eines LZK-basierten Anreizsystems.- Ableitung von Gestaltungsempfehlungen für die öB.- Zusammenfassung und Reflexion der Erkenntnisse.- Literaturverzeichnis.

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Book Synopsis* Only product on market that provides yield information for more than 1,000 raw food ingredients. * Assists chefs and students in food preparation, purchasing decisions, and controlling costs. * Provides worksheets for costing ingredients and planning food purchases. * Student workbook bound-in.Table of ContentsPART I. Chapter 1: Dry Herbs and Spices and Fresh Herbs. Chapter 2: Produce. Chapter 3: Starchy Food. Chapter 4: Baking Items. Chapter 5: Fats, Oils, and Condiments. Chapter 6: Liquids. Chapter 7: Dairy. Chapter 8: Beverages. Chapter 9: Meats. Chapter 10: Seafood. Chapter 11: Poultry. Chapter 12: The Proper Use Of Cans, Scoops, Hotel Pans, and Sheet Trays In Costing. Chapter 13: Measurement Conversion. Chapter 14: Simple Formulas. Chapter 15: Standard Portion Sizes. PART II. The Workbook. Price Lists. Costing Worksheet. Guide to Using the Costing Worksheets. Purchasing Worksheet. Guide to Using the Purchasing Worksheets. Overview.

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Book SynopsisGerard Chick is Chief Knowledge Officer at Optimum Procurement Group. He has considerable experience working with some of the keenest minds at the most senior level in supply management today. He is regularly invited to make keynote presentations and deliver workshops on strategic procurement issues to senior executive teams across the world. Gerard was until recently a visiting Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University in Australia, a visiting Fellow at Cranfield School of Management, and a member of the Logistics and Operations Management Board of Cardiff Business School. Robert Handfield is the Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at the North Carolina State University Poole College of Management, and director of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. He is Consulting Editor of the Journal of Operations Management, and has written several books on supply chain management. He was recently recognized as a "Pro to Know" in SupTrade Review"This book provides the background, context, and strategy needed by procurement organizations and individuals at any point in their evolution. Add to this numerous visual aids, case studies, and facilitation tools, and you have a book that clearly illustrates how to actively expand and demonstrate procurement's value." * Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting Point *"The world of Procurement and Supply Chain is bereft of people with the ability to truly challenge the status quo and force us to take a new perspective on what we see as the 'givens' in the supply side world. Gerard is one of the few and I have always valued his counsel and am pleased he has now committed some of this knowledge to paper. What's incredibly insightful about this work is how it is already becoming clear in London where the challenges of population growth, demographic changes, global risks and the explosion in the use of mobile are already present in our everyday lives as well as through our suppliers. My final reflection is the need to shift from cost to value and from bureaucrats to entrepreneurs, the supply side world is full of opportunity and unless we have the talent to see these we will not break free from the dogma of 'cost down' is king." * Andrew Quincey Director of Commercial Transport for London *"The book's authors also make their own contribution to tackle the challenges of the future, the ACE model. ACE stands for aspiration, capability and execution, and the book highlights the danger when these three elements are not aligned in an organisation. The authors have also included a list of issues raised, such as talent development, risk management and sustainable procurement, with detailed advice on how to structure your own debates on these topics." * Supply Management *"The publication is comprehensive, considered, and a catalyst for performance improvement towards excellence. It is leadership, economics, and it is 21st Century business. The academic rigour and consultancy language is well punctuated with case studies and examples. There are few, if any throw away remarks, as the text is anchored by reference to leading thinking and proven management techniques. Accessibility is only available to those who wish to think, to learn and to be open to something fresh and challenging - it is not business as usual." * Antony Faughnan MBA, FCIPS, Head of Performance Excellence and Operations at ARCADIS *"As the pressures on modern enterprise continue to increase, supply chain and procurement executives must deliver faster turnarounds, higher profits, and decreased costs, as dictated by senior management. This book helps practitioners and business leaders advance their strategic understanding of how procurement can deliver business value by covering trends including sustainability, technological advances, geopolitical and macroeconomic changes, developments in procurement strategies, and changing business platforms and cultures." * Inbound Logistics *"This book takes a truly strategic perspective to the topic, looking at how procurement fits into the wider business world, and how broad changes and developments such as corporate social responsibility and globalisation are affecting procurement. Anyone interested in where procurement currently is, and where it is going, will find much that is stimulating and thought-provoking here, and it is another welcome addition to the procurement library." * Peter Smith, Spend Matters *"The book features insights from cutting-edge organisations with a fresh outlook on procurement and closely maps the resoundingly successful and sometimes surprising outcomes. Comprehensive case studies offer 'food for thought', and variations in geographical contexts between the UK, US & China are expertly explored. Chick and Handfield employ a practical approach: they reveal how to find the right specialist people to go forward and how to build winning teams against the changing business backdrop. The Procurement Value Proposition is essential reading for C-level executives and transformation managers who want to innovate, drive change, and ignite a transformation through supply chain in their own organisation." * Christina Langley, Managing Director of Langley Search & Interim *"Chick and Handfield show that the value procurement can bring to an organization can and should go beyond the traditional (yet still important) concerns of supply assurance and cost reduction...It presents a vision of what the discipline might encompass in the future and issues a powerful call for procurement organizations to make profound changes that will support new roles and responsibilities...The book is well written and organized; in addition to its thought-provoking insights, it includes a number of case studies and is peppered with anecdotes that break up the more academic discussions." * Supply Chain Quarterly *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Foundations and establishment of contemporary procurement; Chapter - 01: What is contemporary procurement?; Chapter - 02: Procurement maturity: understanding performance versus value; Chapter - 03: From global trends to corporate strategy; Chapter - 04: Five game changers: their impact on procurement and supply management; Chapter - 05: Taking a practical approach to improvement: introducing the ACE model; Chapter - 06: It’s all about people: talent acquisition and retention; Chapter - 07: Cometh the hour cometh the man: realizing procurement’s potential by building winning teams; Chapter - 08: The dawn of procurement’s new value proposition: innovation, collaboration and focus; Chapter - 09: The future: from strategic procurement to value procurement; Chapter - 10: Reflections and conclusions; Section - TWO: Innovation debates: creating your own value from procurement; Chapter - 11: Introduction to innovation debates

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Book SynopsisMark Millar is an internationally known industry expert who leverages over 30 years of global business experience to deliver practical knowledge and educated insights that help companies navigate the complex landscapes in Asia, develop new business opportunities, improve the efficiency of their supply chain ecosystems and make better informed business decisions. Acknowledged as an engaging and energetic presenter, the author has completed over 450 speaking engagements at corporate events, client functions and industry conferences across 26 countries. A Visiting Lecturer at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the author is recognised in the 'China Supply Chain Top 20', as one of 'Asia's Top 50 Influencers in Supply Chain and Logistics' and in the 2017 USA listing of 'Top Pros-to-Know in Supply Chain'.Trade Review"A generous and erudite exploration of the contemporary Global Supply Chain scene. A genuinely entertaining and informative read by one of the real characters of the supply chain community." * Kimble Winter, Global CEO, Logistics Executive Group *"Mark Millar, one of the best known Supply Chain experts in Asia and beyond, has set a further standard in his book Global Supply Chain Ecosystems which provides valuable insights for business leaders who are managing and developing their global Supply Chains - and is a must-read for anyone interested in strengthening their competitive Supply Chain position." * Rolf Neise, Visiting Professor at ISM International School of Management, Hamburg *"Mark Millar is recognised in Asia as a thought leader in Supply Chain Management. His book Global Supply Chain Ecosystems provides new insights on the multi-dimensional touch points across the supply chain. I strongly recommend this book to both seasoned professionals and college students seeking to embrace this industry." * Paul W. Bradley, Chairman and CEO, Caprica International *"A must-read book for freight forwarders and supply chain practitioners - this book delivers an outstanding holistic view of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems, including future directions such as the New Silk Road and how Africa could emerge as the next Asia." * Henrik Christensen, Chairman of African Logistics Club and President of KTZ Express Hong Kong Ltd *"Internationally renowned industry thought-leader, speaker, lecturer and advisor Mark Millar vividly spells out the myriad of supply chain challenges and opportunities facing today's international executives. This book comprises twelve chapters that address the most pressing topics and latest industry developments facing every manager involved in international trade." * Business Performance Innovation Network *"This book features real-world case studies, explores recent trends, and examines the critical elements necessary to maintain an effective supply chain ecosystem." * Inbound Logistics *"Global Supply Chain Ecosystems breaks new ground in terms of our understanding of modern supply chains and as such is an important publication. It is comprehensive in its coverage of the key issues and particularly strong on emerging markets. It provides both theoretical and practical advice on the management of these issues and belongs on the shelves of all serious supply chain practitioners." * Turloch Mooney, Supply Chain and Communications Expert, formerly IATA, Supply Chain Asia Publications and Informa *"Global Supply Chain Ecosystems by Mark Millar provides a multi-dimensional look at supply chains. I would think of reading this book like getting the opportunity to pick the brain of someone well beyond your pay grade over lunch. Millar is open about his ideas, most of which push us to set our goals higher than many of us think is possible. You just have to be prepared to overcome some of your fears to accomplish them." * Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting Point *"The book presents a well-rounded view of the problems, solutions and opportunities that lie ahead in the fast-changing, global supply chains and deserves to be on every logistician's bookshelf." * Bill Redmond, Proprietor at Logistics Editorial Services *"A fascinating and wide-ranging survey of policy and practical aspects of supply chains in the 21st century, by an acknowledged expert. Global Supply Chain Ecosystems provides valuable insights for practitioners and students alike." * Errol Muir, Publications Editor, Australian APEC Study Centre *"This is a well-written book which explains very important topics on today's Global Supply Chain Management in a simple and structured manner. Significant topics such as Information Systems, Sustainability, Omni-channel networks etc. are discussed in the context of the global supply chains by introducing the most important issues related to them. Case studies presented in every chapter of the book help the readers to get a better understanding of the concepts presented in the book and their implications. As a Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, I believe that this book contains valuable practical information to be used for teaching Logistics and Supply Chain Management to university students." * Dr. Vahid Mirzabeiki, Cranfield School of Management *"The author takes both industry newbie and more experienced participant on a fast-paced, informative tour of some of the latest trends and industry developments that are affecting this industry segment, looking at how they impact emerging, developing and developed markets alike...Some of the examples given by the author are stunning in their own right and should encourage anyone who can to look over their processes." * Darren Ingram, Editor, Autamme.com *"Global Supply Chain Ecosystems is based on Mark Millar's extensive experience in all facets of supply chain management across many industries and in a variety of geographical contexts. It is commendable for retaining a strong focus on strategic issues throughout the text and for illustrating the points being made using a wealth of examples from Mark's experience. His argument of how supply chains have become ecosystems is highly relevant in today's complex world. Global Supply Chain Ecosystems is an ideal text for those following executive postgraduate and post-experience education programmes in SCM and related fields. It can also be read profitably by younger students and experienced managers alike." * Professor Edward Sweeney, Professor of Logistics and Head, Engineering Systems & Management (ESM), Aston University *"A remarkable book exploring the latest global supply chain development. It offers inspiring views and vision on present challenges and future trends for practitioners, including New Silk Road, Omni-channel, emerging Africa logistics development and green supply chain. A dedicated masterpiece in supply chain management!" * Dr. Eugene Y.C. Wong, Assistant Professor, Hang Seng Management College *"I must congratulate you for this very impressive book on Supply Chain. It contains many aspects of the issues we face in our industry and the book is truly about the ecosystems of global supply chains." * Kelvin Leung, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Global supply chain ecosystems; Chapter - 02: Supply chain visibility; Chapter - 03: Sustainability and green supply chains; Chapter - 04: Risk and supply chain resilience; Chapter - 05: Free trade for all – navigating the FTA landscape; Chapter - 06: The Asian Era; Chapter - 07: The New Silk Road connecting Europe and Asia; Chapter - 08: Integrated logistics hubs; Chapter - 09: Human capital – the talent pool; Chapter - 10: Omni-channel supply chains; Chapter - 11: Africa – is it the next Asia?; Chapter - 12: Supply chain innovation

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Book SynopsisAlan McKinnon is Professor and Head of Logistics at Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg. He has been researching and teaching in freight transport and logistics for 35 years and has published in journals and books. He's been an adviser to several governments and international organisations on environmental aspects of logistics. Michael Browne is Professor of Logistics at the University of Westminster, London. He has worked on studies for Transport for London, the European Commission, the UK Department for Transport, Research Councils and commercial organizations. Maja Piecyk is Associate Professor in Logistics at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Much of her research focuses on the optimisation of supply networks, carbon auditing of logistics and long-term trends in the energy requirements and environmental impacts of logistics. Anthony Whiteing is Senior Lecturer in the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds. An academic with 30 years'Trade Review"The 3rd edition of Green Logistics, edited and written by leading academics in the field of logistics, includes a number of new contributors and new case studies. The contributors look at the impact of logistics on the environment and its effect on priorities for logistics professionals and organisations. Ranging from operational to strategic perspectives on green logistics, the authors consider its implications for public policies and the future of supply chains." * Dorothea Carvalho, Director of Professional Development, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) *"The issues are topical and important to company managers and world public policy makers and it aims to provide a broad overview of the technical, managerial, economic and policy aspects of green logistics. [...] The publication includes extensive examples of companies 'greening' their logistics and of governments intensifying efforts to reduce the environmental damage done by freight movement." * Supply Management *"By its nature, cargo transport almost universally has a negative impact on the environment, and contributes to problems including climate change, air and noise pollution, and traffic accidents. This book provides insight into these types of environmental impacts, and what steps companies can take to negate, lessen, or avoid them." * Inbound Logistics *"For company managers and policy makers around the world, McKinnon... et al. compile 17 chapters that examine the environmental consequences of the logistics relating to the transport, storage, and handling of products as they move from source to sale or consumption and how to deal with them effectively." * Book News, Inc. *"A fine recommendation for college-level business collections strong in product coordination and movement, from supply chains to delivery. Any college-level business collection needs this survey." * California Bookwatch, The Business Shelf, Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Assessing the environmental effects of logistics; Chapter - 01: Environmental sustainability: A new priority for logistics managers – Alan McKinnon; Chapter - 02: Assessing the external impacts of freight transport – Maja Piecyk, Sharon Cullinane and Julia Edwards; Chapter - 03: Carbon auditing of companies, supply chains and products – Maja Piecyk; Chapter - 04: Evaluating and internalizing the environmental costs of logistics – Maja Piecyk, Alan McKinnon and Julian Allen; Section - TWO: Strategic perspective; Chapter - 05: Green logistics, sustainable development and corporate social responsibility – Maja Piecyk and Maria Björklund; Chapter - 06: Restructuring road freight networks within supply chains – Irina Harris, Vasco Sanchez-Rodrigues, Mohamed Naim and Christine Mumford; Chapter - 07: Transferring freight to ‘greener’ transport modes – Allan Woodburn and Anthony Whiteing; Chapter - 08: Development of greener vehicles, aircraft and ships – Alan McKinnon, Julian Allen and Allan Woodburn; Chapter - 09: Reducing the environmental impact of warehousing – Peter Baker and Clive Marchant; Section - THREE: Operational perspective; Chapter - 10: Optimizing the routeing of vehicles – Richard Eglese and Daniel Black; Chapter - 11: Opportunities for improving vehicle utilization – Alan McKinnon; Chapter - 12: Increasing fuel efficiency in the road freight sector – Alan McKinnon; Chapter - 13: Alternative fuels and freight vehicles: Status, costs and benefits, and growth – Jacques Leonardi, Sharon Cullinane and Julia Edwards; Section - FOUR: Key issues; Chapter - 14: Sustainability strategies for city logistics – Julian Allen, Michael Browne and José Holguín-Veras; Chapter - 15: E-business, e-logistics and the environment – Alan McKinnon, Yingli Wang, Andrew Potter and Julia Edwards; Chapter - 16: Reverse logistics for the management of waste – Tom Cherrett, Sarah Maynard, Fraser McLeod and Adrian Hickford; Chapter - 17: The food miles debate: Is shorter better? – Tara Garnett; Section - FIVE: Implications for public policy and the future of supply chains; Chapter - 18: The role of government in promoting green logistics – Alan McKinnon

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Book SynopsisCaroline Booth specializes in procurement transformation - helping organizations to recognize and exploit the real value of third party expenditure and suppliers' expertise. She has enjoyed an international career in business and consultancy with Shell, Ernst & Young, Lloyds Banking Group and more recently, as Chief Procurement Officer for TD Bank Group.Trade Review"The book concentrates on the 'why' and 'what' of good procurement, rather than the 'how'. It covers the whole spectrum, from the basics of what is indirect spend, to securing executive sponsorship for the function, looking at the strategic value of the function rather than "the nuts and bolts of its implementation." * Supply Management *"The new risk section starts with 'Chaos Theory', in the context of supply continuity, using the 2011 tsunami and the floods in Thailand to illustrate her points. She looks at what makes us vulnerable, then suggests some of the actions we can take to protect our organisations. The chapter on Cyber-crime won't be of value to every procurement reader; but the one titled 'Reputational Risk' certainly is. Overall, the book provides very thoughtful, readable and useful material...We thought the first edition was well worth buying and reading; the second is even better with important additions and updates." * Peter Smith, Spend Matters *"Strategic Procurement provides a fresh and memorable perspective on the upside potential, common challenges, and unique capabilities of modern procurement, and recognizes new requirements such as risk management and M&A support." * Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting Point *"This book takes the subject of strategic procurement and makes sense of it in a way we can all connect with. The key components of strategic procurement are explored in turn, including key concepts such as category and supplier management and CSR. The subject is contextualised in modern, organisational theory, and throughout the book, Booth weaves in a practical route map that demonstrates exactly what organisations need to put in place if procurement is to make a worthwhile contribution to organisational success. The book is a delight to read and brings the subject to life, made understandable through a rich collection of examples, practical tips, and by links to all our daily experiences. It does not feel like a business book at all but a compelling story of how to make procurement great, and that every senior manager should read." * Jonathan O'Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing *"Successful corporate executives recognize the opportunities presented by strategic procurement. This book shows readers how to cut costs while improving business processes, and focuses on the importance of supplier relationships. Topics covered include optimizing supply chains, understanding the role the entire enterprise plays in good procurement, making the company important to suppliers, dealing with mergers and acquisitions, managing supplier-related risk, and managing the rewards and pitfalls of global supply." * Inbound Logistics *"Booth's book is a great guide for procurement leaders and organizations looking for inspiration to enhance their communication and consensus building skills. The book speaks to executives and senior managers to help them better understand the untapped value suppliers can deliver to their organizations-and the role collaboration plays in tapping that value." * Alex Zhong, IBM *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: No company is an island; Chapter - 02: Know what your customers value; Chapter - 03: Right first time; Chapter - 04: Know your core; Chapter - 05: Handling the complexity; Chapter - 06: What’s the issue? We can all do procurement; Chapter - 07: Executive sponsorship and priorities; Chapter - 08: Strategy in context; Chapter - 09: Knowing what the business needs; Chapter - 10: Picking the right suppliers; Chapter - 11: Understanding your spend; Chapter - 12: The secrets of sourcing; Chapter - 13: Sharing the pain in hard times; Chapter - 14: Avoiding the perils of outsourcing; Chapter - 15: Corporate responsibility; Chapter - 16: Good procurement across the company; Chapter - 17: Becoming important to key suppliers; Chapter - 18: Supply continuity; Chapter - 19: Cyber crime and the weakest link; Chapter - 20: Reputational risk; Chapter - 21: Continuous improvement; Chapter - 22: Reducing total cost; Chapter - 23: Mergers and acquisitions; Chapter - 24: Keeping procurement on the agenda

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