In an ever-changing and unique market environment, supply chain management is becoming increasingly important for organisations seeking a sustainable competitive advantage. Irrespective of an organisation’s size, nature or location, a firm understanding and effective management of supply chain management practices and principles can shape and determine an organisation’s success. Strategic supply chain management gives insights into the way supply chain management activities influence strategic decision making in a contemporary organisation.
The contents of the book include the following:
Priya Ramgovind is an academic at a private higher education institution.
Dr Willy Engelbrecht is a senior lecturer in the School of Management Sciences at North-West University.
PART A CONTEMPORARY STRATEGY
Chapter 1: Managerial principles
Chapter 2: Strategic management
Chapter 3: Principles of supply chain management
Chapter 4: Spatial perspectives on strategic warehouse development
PART B SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES
Chapter 5: Forecasting and demand planning
Chapter 6: Procurement of inventory
Chapter 7: Operations management
Chapter 8: Inventory management
Chapter 9: Warehouse operations and processes
Chapter 10: Managing the logistics in the supply chain
PART C CONTEMPORARY SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Chapter 11: Sustainable supply chain management
Chapter 12: Lean supply chain management
Chapter 13: Supplier relationship management
Chapter 14: Customer relationship management
Chapter 15: Ethics in supply chain management
Chapter 16: Illicit supply chain
Chapter 17: Disruptions to the supply chain
