Crandall, Richard E., 1930-

Principles of supply chain management / by Richard E. Crandall, William R. Crandall and Charlie C. Chen. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (717 pages) : 144 illustrations. - Resource management . - Resource management. .

chapter 1 Evolution of Supply Chains -- chapter 2 Supply Chains as a System -- chapter 3 Determining Customer Needs -- chapter 4 A System to Meet Customer Needs -- chapter 5 Demand Management -- chapter 6 Distribution and Retailing -- chapter 7 Production and Service Processes -- chapter 8 Procurement/Purchasing -- chapter 9 Logistics: The Glue That Holds the Supply Chain Together -- chapter 10 Reverse Supply Chains -- chapter 11 The Need to Integrate -- chapter 12 Why Integration Is Difficult -- chapter 13 How to Build an Integrated Supply Chain -- chapter 14 Information Flow along the Supply Chain -- chapter 15 Funds Flow along the Supply Chain -- chapter 16 ROI for Supply Chains and Other Issues -- chapter 17 Trends in Supply Chain Management -- chapter 18 Preparation for the Future.

The second edition of this popular textbook presents a balanced overview of the principles of supply chain management. Going beyond the usual supply chain text, Principles of Supply Chain Management not only details the individual components of the supply chain, but also illustrates how the pieces must come together. To show the logic behind why supply chain management is essential, the text examines how supply chains are evolving, looks ahead to new developments, and provides a balanced look at supply chains with a focus on both the customer side and the supplier side of supply chains.

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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Manufacturing.
Business logistics.
Business logistics.
Marketing channels--Management.
Marketing channels--Management.
Physical distribution of goods--Management.
Physical distribution of goods--Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industrial Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior.

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