Managing the Global Supply Chain (Copenhagen studies in economics & management) [Hardcover]

Philip B. Schary (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 8763000814 | ISBN-13: 978-8763000819 | Publication Date: July 2001 | Edition: 2

How has the global supply chain been affected by the world's shift toward globalization? How has the supply chain been affected by the widespread adoption of the Internet, the advent of e-commerce, the development of new software, and by international developments such as NAFTA, the euro and the WTO? This book charts the evolution of the supply chain toward a more customer-oriented and flexibly designed mode, with the customizing of products and services to meet specific customer requirements and with outsourcing, strategic partnerships and the integration of operations. Schary and Skjott-Larsen have fully updated their first edition, giving readers of this new edition not only an overview of the conceptual foundations of the global supply chain, but also a welter of examples that show supply chains are not only a new way to supply markets but have become the core of corporate strategy itself. The concepts the authors introduce include that of the supply chain as a process-a series of activities that can either be performed internally or out-sourced to partner organizations. In their analysis of inter-organizational relations, they build on transaction cost analysis and network theory and examine how processes begin with distribution and follow the decision process through production to procurement of materials. A separate section on management and strategy examines organizational forms and management tools and the authors conclude by considering likely future developments in supply chain operations and its interaction with corporate strategy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book provides important insights into the challenges of managing the complex networks that typify modern supply chains. The authors address the strategic and managerial issues that supply chain managers face with a refreshing combination of relevance and rigour."Martin Christopher, Professor of Marketing & Logistics, Cranfield University, United Kingdom"This is an excellent contribution to our understanding of the complexity of global supply chains, and how they can be managed in a constantly changing world. Managing the global supply chain gives the reader a profound insight into the underlying mechanisms of the corporate logistics network, and how collaboration and open information exchange can improve the effectiveness of supply chains. The key messages in this book are absolutely fundamental for success in business."Lars Petersen, Group Senior Vice President, SCM, Grundfos Management A/S, Denmark"At Lund University we have used "Managing the Global Supply Chain" the last six years as a textbook in a course on Supply Chain Management at our MSc program in Engineering. About 100 students choose this elective course annually, which indicates that the book is popular. Now with the third edition, updated with the latest from supply chain profession and academia, I really recommend it for students, researchers as well as for practitioners."Sten Wandel, Professor of Engineering Logistics, Lund University, Sweden --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Philip B. Schary is Professor Emeritus at the College of Business, Oregon State University, USA. Tage Skjott-Larsen is Professor at the Department of Operations Management, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 542 pages
• Publisher: Copenhagen Business School Pr; 2 edition (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8763000814
• ISBN-13: 978-8763000819
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,822,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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