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Starting from the concept that \"there is no point driving a Ferrari in a traffic jam\", Basu and Wright demonstrate the importance of good supply chain management in Managing Global Supply Chains. Building on the successful Total Supply Chain Management and incorporating the new challenges of globalisation, this book demonstrates the practical tools and techniques that add value, deliver cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction.
This new edition has been substantially revised and extended to include a holistic approach, incorporating the upstream suppliers and the downstream customers. Further updates to this edition include:
- New chapters on e-business, emerging markets, sustainability and green issues, global supply chains for services and event management, retail management and major project management
- A section of brand new case studies
- A new companion website to support lecturers with their teaching
This book also provides comprehensive insight into lean and agile supply chains supported by tools, techniques and case examples.
Managing Global Supply Chains is a practical text with excellent coverage and is ideal for post-experience business students or learning professionals in supply chain management.
Editions of Managing Global Supply Chains
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317237952
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317237969
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Starting from the concept that \"there is no point driving a Ferrari in a traffic jam\", Basu and Wright demonstrate the importance of good supply chain management in Managing Global Supply Chains. Building on the successful Total Supply Chain Management and incorporating the new challenges of globalisation, this book demonstrates the practical tools and techniques that add value, deliver cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction.
This new edition has been substantially revised and extended to include a holistic approach, incorporating the upstream suppliers and the downstream customers. Further updates to this edition include:
- New chapters on e-business, emerging markets, sustainability and green issues, global supply chains for services and event management, retail management and major project management
- A section of brand new case studies
- A new companion website to support lecturers with their teaching
This book also provides comprehensive insight into lean and agile supply chains supported by tools, techniques and case examples.
Managing Global Supply Chains is a practical text with excellent coverage and is ideal for post-experience business students or learning professionals in supply chain management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Managing Global Supply Chains about?
Starting from the concept that \"there is no point driving a Ferrari in a traffic jam\", Basu and Wright demonstrate the importance of good supply chain management in Managing Global Supply Chains. Building on the successful Total Supply Chain Management and incorporating the new challenges of globalisation, this book demonstrates the practical tools and techniques that add value, deliver cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction.
This new edition has been substantially revised and extended to include a holistic approach, incorporating the upstream suppliers and the downstream customers. Further updates to this edition include:
- New chapters on e-business, emerging markets, sustainability and green issues, global supply chains for services and event management, retail management and major project management
- A section of brand new case studies
- A new companion website to support lecturers with their teaching
This book also provides comprehensive insight into lean and agile supply chains supported by tools, techniques and case examples.
Managing Global Supply Chains is a practical text with excellent coverage and is ideal for post-experience business students or learning professionals in supply chain management.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Managing Global Supply Chains?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Management and management techniques > Management of specific areas > Purchasing and supply management
Where can I read a sample of Managing Global Supply Chains?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317237952
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Managing Global Supply Chains?
J. Nevan Wright, Ron Basu
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Managing Global Supply Chains is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317237952) and pdf(ISBN 9781317237969)