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CENGAGE INDIA Supply Chain Management Strategy Cases And Best Practices 2017 Edition by D.K. Agarwal
In real terms, competition is no more between products and firms but in fact, it is between supply chain architectures of firms. As a result, supply chain has become a critical strategic weapon to outperform in a fiercely global competitive market scenario. Corporate enterprises from Fortune 500 lists including Apple, Dell Computers, Wal-Mart, Procter & Gamble, etc. have articulated their business model around the best practices of supply chain management strategically and became capable of reaping its benefits in terms of delivery of superior value to their customers than their rivals. They have truly become market leaders primarily based on supply chain capabilities whereas the followers are still at phases of functional and/or operational benefits. After a continuous and rigorous scanning of available books, this book has been structured to address strategic perspectives of supply chain management in a holistic manner.Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Cases and Best Practices is a conscious and deliberate attempt to bridge the gap in the present format and practices; strategic orientation and best practices in the field of supply chain management. 1. Overview of Supply Chain Management2. Strategic Supply Chain Management3. Consumer Value, Customer Services, and Channel Strategies4. Demand Forecasting and Management5. Operation Strategy6. Procurement Strategy7. Sourcing and Vendor Management Strategy8. Logistics Services Outsourcing Strategy9. Value of Information and Order Management10. Inventory Management11. Warehousing and Materials Handling Management12. Transportation Management13. Supply Chain Integration and Information Technology14. Supply Chain Relationships15. Supply Chain Organization16. Performance MeasurementCase Studies