Supply Chain Management For Dummies

Understand all the links in the supply chain The world of supply chain management is evolving at lightning speed. Supply Chain Management For Dummies takes you through the basics of this exciting sector, then keeps you on the edge of your seat with updates on all the recent developments and hot topics. You'll learn how different types of supply chains are managed, what role software and other technologies play, and where to turn next as you pursue a rewarding supply chain career. Plus, get smart about metrics, analytics, and sustainability-and make sure your supply chain can weather any storm. Inside... - Learn the basics of supply chains - Optimize your supply chain - Identify relevant processes - Plan and implement proven supply chain strategies - Shorten supply chains and enhance sustainability - Manage digital supply chains

Daniel Stanton, aka "Mr. Supply Chain," is an executive, entrepreneur, and educator who helps companies improve the management of their supply chains. He teaches supply chain management at Bradley University and the University of Arkansas, and is a researcher at Cranfield University. Stanton is the author of the previous editions of Supply Chain Management For Dummies.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Supply Chain Management 5 Chapter 1: The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Management 7 Chapter 2: Seeing Supply Chains from Different Perspectives 19 Chapter 3: Evaluating Your Supply Chain Strategy 31 Part 2: Managing Supply Chain Processes 47 Chapter 4: Connecting Supply Chain Processes 49 Chapter 5: Planning the Supply Chain 57 Chapter 6: Sourcing, Purchasing, and Procurement 69 Chapter 7: Making Your Products or Services 87 Chapter 8: Delivering Your Products or Services 105 Chapter 9: Managing Product Returns and Reverse Supply Chains 131 Chapter 10: Enabling Your Supply Chain 139 Part 3: Using Technology to Manage Supply Chains 157 Chapter 11: Selecting Supply Chain Software 159 Chapter 12: Integrating Advanced Manufacturing into Your Supply Chain 181 Chapter 13: Managing Digital Transformation in Supply Chains 193 Chapter 14: Adopting Supply Chain Metrics 209 Chapter 15: Building Supply Chain Analytics 225 Part 4: Driving Value with Supply Chain Management 243 Chapter 16: Improving Your Supply Chain Processes 245 Chapter 17: Optimizing Your Supply Chain 265 Chapter 18: Improving Supply Chain Resilience 283 Chapter 19: Boosting Supply Chain Sustainability 299 Part 5: Building Your Supply Chain Management Career 311 Chapter 20: Selecting a Supply Chain Career 313 Chapter 21: Pursuing Supply Chain Education 329 Part 6: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 22: Ten Questions to Ask about Your Supply Chain 351 Index 359