From the Inside Flap
One of the biggest hurdles to supply chain transformation is overcoming a culture that is resistant to change. There is a level of transformation maturity in every company's culture that needs to evolve to influence behavior. Offering straightforward advice for implementation of successful change that doesn't waste precious resources, Supply Chain Transformation presents solid guidance on how to make the case for change, evaluating where change is needed most, and developing the game plan for implementation.
Filled with real-world cases and illustrations, this practical resource makes it clear that if you're not scanning the horizon and assessing the impact that new technologies, new products, new websites—new everything—may be having on your business and your own life, you and your business may be left behind. It explores best practice supply chain goals, such as demand creation and fulfillment, RFID, and other emerging technologies. In addition, this book describes why integration of supply chain into business strategy is vital in order to dramatically improve the performance, profitability, and overall financial health of your organization.
A must-read call to action for professionals in this field, Supply Chain Transformation provides an invaluable roadmap for companies looking to transform their supply chains and achieve solid results, while walking you through the difficult process of bringing your supply chain up to speed with new technologies in order to remain competitive.
From the Back Cover
Praise for Supply Chain Transformation
"This book offers a great training tool for those new to the supply chain and can help keep the rest of us centered and open to inviting change."
—Patricia J. Daugherty, Donald J. Bowersox Chair in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University
"Rich Sherman provides an easy read, good for anyone who wants an entertaining, yet thorough understanding of the supply chain profession and its importance to global commerce."
—Rick Blasgen, CEO, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, and former senior vice president, Supply Chain at ConAgra Foods and Kraft Foods
"From his unique vantage point, Rich Sherman takes us on a journey that leads to greater success with the objectives of supply chain transformation. . . . He has provided the profession with a highly understandable roadmap that can help to improve all of our supply chains, and individually as a supply chain leader."
—C. John Langley, Penn State University, and CSCMP Distinguished Service Award Recipient
"Sherman has created one of the best how-to manuals for the professional intent on improving the performance of their supply chain. I know of nowhere else you can find information on the dynamics of change and the supply chain marketplace."
—Ron Webb, Executive Director, Membership and Research Services, APQC
"In an informal conversational style, Rich Sherman leverages over twenty-five years of industry and consulting experience to present a humanistic, learning-oriented perspective for leveraging the supply chain that is both timely and informative."
—Alex Ellinger, PhD, Frank Schultz Professor of Business Administration, The University of Alabama, and Editor, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management
"Rich Sherman has used his vast experience in supply chain management to write a truly inspiring and thought-provoking book."
—Dave Malenfant, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Alcon, a Novartis company
"Richard Sherman has done an outstanding job using his expertise in supply chain management to offer supply chain management professionals a blueprint in developing a successful supply chain strategy for organizations."
—Jack Crumbly, PhD, Assistant Professor, Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science, Tuskegee University
