Prentice Hall

Business



Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Robert B. Handfield, Michigan State University
Ernest L. Nichols, Jr., University of Memphis

ISBN-10: 0136216161
ISBN-13: 9780136216162

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 192 pp
Published: 06/12/1998

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  • This is a core textbook for courses in Supply Chain Management, or a supplementary text for courses in Purchasing, Materials Management, and Logistics- all in the college of business.
  • Supply Chain Management is the culmination of discussions with procurement, logistics, and operations managers in a number of different industries. This text provides an introduction to the core tasks and challenges required to effectively manage a supply chain. This book is intended to provide students and managers with a topical discussion of what supply chains are, why they are important, and the types of challenges implicit in managing supply chains.

  • This text is unique, in that it is believed to be the first textbook to describe the supply chain management strategy— the integration of the functions, information, and materials that flow across multiple organizations.
  • Analyzes the integration of components associated with the development of new products across multiple organizations — i.e., buying materials, transforming materials, and shipping to customers. Pg.___
  • Provides an entire chapter (Chapter 5) of supply-chain management cases.
  • Provides an understanding of the influence of integrated supply chains on the major functional activities —

    • These include product design, information systems, manufacturing planning and control, inventory management, human resource development, financial planning, forecasting, sales, quality management, and many other areas. Pg.___

  • The chapters have been written concurrently with the writing of cases based on visits with leading-edge organizations implementing integrated supply chains. Pg.___
  • Enables readers to understand the impact of supply chain management on the competitive success and profitability of the modern organization. Pg.___
  • Enables students to understand the major challenges that lie ahead in deploying an integrated supply chain management strategy, as well as the requirements for overcoming these challenges.



1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management.

Information Systems and Supply Chain Management. Inventory Management across the Supply Chain. Supply Chain Relationships. Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers. Purpose of the Book.



2. The Role of Information Systems and Technology in Supply Chain Management.

Introduction. The Importance of Information in an Integrated Supply Chain Management Environment. Interorganizational Information Systems. Information Requirements Determination for a Supply Chain IOIS. Information and Technology Applications for Supply Chain Management. Summary.



3. Managing the Flow of Materials across the Supply Chain.

Introduction. Understanding Supply Chains. Reengineering Supply Chain Logistics. The Importance of Time. Performance Measurement. Summary.



4. Developing and Maintaining Supply Chain Relationships.

A Conceptual Model of Alliance Development. Developing a Trusting Relationship With Partners in the Supply Chain. Resolving Conflicts in a Supply Chain Relationship. Summary.



5. Cases in Supply Chain Management.

Case One Consumable Computer Supplies. Case Two Computer Hardware and Software. Case Three Upscale Men's Shoes. Case Four Biochemicals. Case Five Solectron.



6. Future Challenges in Supply Chain Management.

Sharing Risks in Interorganizational Relationships. Managing the Global Supply Chain. The “Greening” of the Supply Chain. Design for Supply Chain Management. Intelligent Information Systems. When Things Go Wrong.



Index.

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