DESIGNING AND MANAGING THE SUPPLY CHAIN Concepts, Strategies, and Case Studies

• Main Authors: Simchi-Levi, David (Author), Kaminsky, Philip (Author), Simchi-Levi, Edith (Author)
• Format: Manuscript
• Language: English
• Published: Boston McGraw-Hill 2009
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: Physical distribution of goods > Management; Marketing channels > Management; Business logistics; Industrial procurement
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• Physical Description: xxviii, 498 pages illustrations 26 cm.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780071270977

Interest in supply chain management, both in industry and in aademia, has grown rapidly over the past two decades, and continues to grow. A number of forces have contibuted to this trend. In the 90s, many companies recognized that they have reduced manufacturing costs as much as practically possible. Many of these companies discovered the magnitude of savings that can be achieved by planning and managing their supply chains more effectively.