Description
Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation examines the principles and decisions involved in designing and managing effective supply chains. The book explores how firms coordinate sourcing, production, inventory, transportation, distribution, and customer demand while balancing cost, responsiveness, and service. It addresses strategic supply chain design as well as planning and operational decisions, including forecasting, inventory management, transportation, sourcing, pricing, and the use of information in coordinating supply chain activities. By connecting analytical concepts with business applications, the book provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding how supply chains create value and support competitive performance. It is a valuable resource for students and professionals in supply chain management, operations management, logistics, and business.
