Overview

Successful supply chain management is a source of competitive advantage in today's dynamic business environment. Relevant issues both at the strategic and operational levels of decision-making are considered in this book which provides the reader with an up-to-date analysis of the latest theoretical and practical trends in supply chain management. Using a variety of case-studies from different industry sectors, the book examines the various components of the supply chain, analyses the trade-offs that exist in achieving integration, and explores issues of organisation and implementation.

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Author:   E. Hadjiconstantinou
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   illustrated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.10cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9783540650454

ISBN 10:   3540650458
Pages:   199
Publication Date:   30 November 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Quick response - from evolution to revolution - new strategies for business logistics, M. Walker; the quick response model and its applicability in the UK, M. Silman; the role of logistics and IT in the European enterprise, G. Stevens; electronic trading in Europe, B. Cole; electronic commerce - a vital component in logistics structures, J. Jenkins; global networking - why a managed solution is best, G. McArthur; in-house or third party distribution, J.A. Sturrock; distribution trends in the food manufacturing and processing industries, M. Browne and N. Greenslade; pan-European business systems - results of survey, T. Evans; supply chain planning under uncertainty, C. Lucas, G. Mitra and S.A. Mirhassani; new trends in rapid response manufacturing logistics, P. Dempsey; quick response manufacturing in the tyre industry, P.A. Folwell and C.I. Jones; changing methods in the toiletries industry - a case study, B. Tunmore; time-based distribution, M. Abrahamsson; integraters - the challenge of changing logistics structures, T. Keating; quick response in retail distribution - an international perspective, J. Fernie.

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