Supply Chain Management For Dummies - Daniel Stanton

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Résumé :
Increase your knowledge of supply chain management and leverage it properly for your business If you own or make decisions for a business, you need to master the critical concept of supply chain management. Supply Chain Management For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you to an understanding of what a supply chain is and how to leverage this system effectively across your business, no matter its size or industry. The book helps you learn about the areas of business that make up a supply chain, from procurement to operations to distribution. And it explains the importance of supporting functions like sales, information technology, and human resources. You'll be prepared to align the parts of this system to meet the needs of customers, suppliers, and shareholders. By viewing the company as a supply chain, you'll be able to make decisions based on how they will affect every part of the chain. To help you fully understand supply chains, the author focuses on the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model. This approach allows all types of professionals to handle their work demands. * Use metrics to improve processes * Evaluate business risks through analytics * Choose the right software and automation processes * Plan for your supply chain management certification and continuing education A single business decision in one department can have unplanned effects in one or more areas, such as purchasing or operations. Supply Chain Management For Dummies helps you grasp the connections between business lines for wiser decision making and planning.

Sommaire:
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Supply Chain Management 5 Chapter 1: The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Management 7 Chapter 2: Understanding Supply Chains from Different Perspectives 19 Chapter 3: Digging into Your Supply Chain 31 Chapter 4: Optimizing Your Supply Chain 47 Part 2: Managing Supply Chain Processes 65 Chapter 5: Connecting Supply Chain Processes 67 Chapter 6: Planning the Supply Chain 75 Chapter 7: Sourcing, Purchasing, and Procurement 85 Chapter 8: Making Your Products or Services 107 Chapter 9: Delivering Your Products or Services 127 Chapter 10: Managing Product Returns and Reverse Supply Chains 151 Chapter 11: Enabling Your Supply Chain 159 Part 3: Using Technology to Manage Supply Chains 177 Chapter 12: Managing Supply Chain Software 179 Chapter 13: Integrating Advanced Manufacturing into Your Supply Chain 203 Chapter 14: Managing Digital Supply Chains 215 Part 4: Driving Value with Supply Chain Management 225 Chapter 15: Transforming Your Supply Chain 227 Chapter 16: Adopting Supply Chain Metrics 243 Chapter 17: Managing Supply Chain Risks 259 Chapter 18: Building Supply Chain Analytics 271 Part 5: Building Your Supply Chain Management Career 287 Chapter 19: Selecting a Supply Chain Career 289 Chapter 20: Pursuing Supply Chain Education 307 Part 6: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 21: Ten Questions to Ask about Your Supply Chain 327 Index 335