Supply chain management: text and cases

Table of Content Part I: Introduction and a Strategic View of Supply Chains 1 The Role of Supply Chain Management in Economy and Organization 2 Supply Chain Strategy and Performance Measures 3 Outsourcing: Make Versus Buy Part II: Managing Material Flow in Supply Chains 4 Inventory Management 5 Transportation 6 Network Design and Operations: Facility Location Part III: Managing Information Flow in Supply Chains 7 Demand Forecasting 8 Information Technology in Supply Chain Management Part IV: Supply Chain Innovations 9 Supply Chain Integration 10 Supply Chain Restructuring 11 Supply Chain Contracts 12 Agile Supply Chains 13 Pricing and Revenue Management 14 Sustainable Supply Chain Management Part V: Supply Chain Cases Brand and Company Index Subject Index

Supply Chain Management: Text and Cases presents a comprehensive, yet structured, view of logistics and supply chain management, with a focus on supply chain innovations for firms operating in competitive markets. The most significant change from the previous edition is the addition of two chapters. Chapter 11 is about supply chain contracts. Supply chain contract is emerging as a valuable instrument to coordinate various supply chains. Few popular contracts such as buyback contracts and revenue sharing contracts are discussed in depth. The other new chapter is Chapter 14. It deals with emerging field of sustainable supply chain management.