Good operations and supply chain management practices are essential for the existence of both private and public organisations offering goods or rendering services. These practices are subject to volatile changes in markets due to global developments and hence it is important to understand the drivers of change to be able to respond adequately. Emerging issues in operations and supply chain management covers a number of these drivers within the realm of operations and the supply chains serving businesses, so that the reader is equipped to respond with robustness in the changing environment.
The book covers the topics from a practical perspective and shares many case studies and examples to take the reader on a logical path of understanding the trends in operations and supply chain management and the importance of the drivers of change while sharing practical advice and solutions for the global industry.
The contents include the following:
Emerging issues in operations and supply chain management is aimed at undergraduate students as well as professionals working in industry to support the sustainable business practices and goals of their organisations.
Chapter 1 Introduction to emerging issues in operations and supply chain management
Chapter 2 Green purchasing fundamentals
Chapter 3 Design for the Environment
Chapter 4 Fundamentals of environmental accounting and environmental economics
Chapter 5 Sustainable operations and supply chain management
Chapter 6 Food security
Chapter 7 Digital technologies and operations in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Chapter 8 Maritime logistics (port and sea freight)
Chapter 9 Construction supply chain
Chapter 10 City logistics fundamentals
Chapter 11 Humanitarian logistics and disaster management
Chapter 12 Humanitarian medical logistics and operations management
Chapter 13 Quantitative fundamentals for operations management
