{"product_id":"supply-chain-analytics-9781032761305","title":"Supply Chain Analytics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupply Chain Analytics\u003c\/i\u003e, second edition, introduces the reader to data analytics and demonstrates the value of their effective use in the improvement of supply chain process performance. By describing four-key supply chain processes, and illustrating, through worked examples, how the \u003ci\u003edescriptive, predictive\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e prescriptive\u003c\/i\u003e analytic methods can be applied to bring about improvements to those processes, the book presents a more comprehensive learning experience for the reader than has been offered previously. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey topics and issues are addressed, including the capriciousness of modern era supply chain operating environments, the imperative that is supply chain sustainability, the need for heightened supply chain risk management, the building of supply chain resilience, the pursuit of supply chain optimisation, the use of big data, data mining, cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and importantly the social issues confronting supply chain analysts in carrying out their work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author identifies four core supply chain processes â \u003ci\u003estrategy, design, execution \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e people\u003c\/i\u003e â to which the analytic techniques explained can be applied to ensure continuous performance improvement and growth of competitive advantage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePedagogy to aid learning is incorporated throughout, including an opening section for each chapter explaining the learnings designed for the chapter, worked examples illustrating how each analytic technique works, how it is applied and what to be careful of, tables, diagrams and equations to help âvisualiseâ the concepts and methods covered, end-of-chapter case studies, review questions and assignment tasks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding both management expertise and technical skills, which are essential to decision-makers in the supply chain, this textbook should be essential reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of supply chain analytics, supply chain leaders, and supply chain and operations management professionals. Its practice-based and applied approach also makes it valuable for teaching academics, organisational trainers and coaches, operating supply chain practitioners and those studying for professional qualifications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline resources include chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, tutorial exercises, written assignments, worked examples using Excel, and a test bank of exam questions. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742368498007,"sku":"9781032761305","price":41.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032761305.jpg?v=1758384524","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/supply-chain-analytics-9781032761305","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}