Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Author: Anthony M. Pagano
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2017-04-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1631573624

This book is a collection of chapters on issues we face today in the world of supply chain management. While there are a number of college textbooks related to specific areas within logistics and supply chain issues, there are very few general supply chain management “trends” books. Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management and Logistics consists of seven dynamic, current and informative chapters that cover a variety of cutting-edge supply chain topics of use to both graduate students, and professionals working in the field. The book contains new, original research papers written by academics from the fields of engineering, transportation, marketing, and supply chain management and logistics.

Contemporary Issues and Research in Operations Management

Contemporary Issues and Research in Operations Management
Author: Gary Moynihan
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2018-06-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1789233100

Operations management (OM) is the function concerned with the planning, design, implementation, and control of business operations in the production of goods and services. OM has expanded from its original factory-centric orientation to encompass the service industry and the respective, accompanying supply chains, with a broad, global range of applications, increasing reliance on quantitative analysis, and the development and the use of supporting computer-based information systems and technology. This book highlights some critical aspects and advances in the field of operations management. Topics covered include investigations in the area of sustainable supply chain management; the application of OM principles to the deployment of field laboratories to address epidemics; and novel approaches to applying operations management in response to increasingly diverse requirements, circumstances, and performance criteria.

Maritime Logistics

Maritime Logistics
Author: Dong-Wook Song
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2012-01-12
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1780523416

Contemporary practice and scientific innovation consider the logistics aspects of shipping or maritime and seaport operations as one of the most important areas for development of competitive advantages in business and for study and research. This book covers issues having a significant impact on the industry.

Next Generation Supply Chains

Next Generation Supply Chains
Author: Rosanna Fornasiero
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2020-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030635058

This open access book explores supply chains strategies to help companies face challenges such as societal emergency, digitalization, climate changes and scarcity of resources. The book identifies industrial scenarios for the next decade based on the analysis of trends at social, economic, environmental technological and political level, and examines how they may impact on supply chain processes and how to design next generation supply chains to answer these challenges. By mapping enabling technologies for supply chain innovation, the book proposes a roadmap for the full implementation of the supply chain strategies based on the integration of production and logistics processes. Case studies from process industry, discrete manufacturing, distribution and logistics, as well as ICT providers are provided, and policy recommendations are put forward to support companies in this transformative process.

Designing and Implementing Global Supply Chain Management

Designing and Implementing Global Supply Chain Management
Author: Joshi, Sudhanshu
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2015-12-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466697210

Business practices are constantly evolving in order to meet growing customer demands. By implementing fresh procedures through the use of new technologies, organizations are able to remain competitive and meet the expectations of their customers. Designing and Implementing Global Supply Chain Management examines how various organizations have re-engineered their business processes in an effort to accommodate new innovations and remain relevant in a highly competitive global marketplace. Highlighting the creation of integrated supply chains and the emergence of virtual business communities, this publication is an appropriate reference source for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in trending approaches to external business functions used to efficiently respond to growing customer demands.

Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics – Trends, Challenges, Methods and Best Practices

Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics – Trends, Challenges, Methods and Best Practices
Author: Paulina Golinska-Dawson
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783030619497

This book discusses the critical contemporary issues of sustainability and integration of physical and information flow. It explores the digitalization of logistics processes and the need for a more integrated and a seamless cooperation in supply chain management, which are dominant trends in business practice. Moreover, it examines how the pressure for CO2 emission reductions and more resource- efficient business models influences the organization of logistics operations on both a local and global scale, demonstrating that integrating physical and cyber systems is necessary to achieve a more environmentally friendly, safe logistics and supply chain operations. In the individual chapters, the authors discuss the new qualitative and quantitative theoretical methods and models and also analyze case studies from business practice. This book provides valuable insights for academics, Ph.D. students and practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding of logistics operations and management.

Operations and Supply Chain Management for MBAs

Operations and Supply Chain Management for MBAs
Author: Jack R. Meredith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2019-09-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119563232

The seventh edition of Operations and Supply Chain Management for MBAs is the definitive introduction to the fundamental concepts of supply chain and operations management. Designed specifically to meet the needs of MBA students, this market-leading book offers clear presentation of topics such process planning and design, capacity and location planning, schedule and inventory management, and enterprise resource planning. A strategic, conceptual approach helps readers comprehend the contemporary issues they will soon be facing in industry. This concisely-formatted volume enables instructors to customize their courses for the unique requirements of MBA programs. Each chapter integrates material directly into the textrather than sidebars, highlights, and other pedagogical devicesto achieve a smooth, easy-to-read narrative flow. Carefully selected questions prompt discussions that complement the mature, more experienced nature of MBA students, while case studies and supplementary materials illustrate key concepts and practices. Topics such as outsourcing and global sourcing, the role of information technology, and global competitiveness strategies assist students to understand working and competing in the globalized economy.