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An Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition
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An Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition

by Dr. Edmund Prater, Dr. Kim Whitehead
May 2023
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
224 pages
4h 23m
English
Business Expert Press
Content preview from An Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 6

Uncertainty

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Chapter Objectives

Expand on the impact of uncertainty in the supply chain as discussed in prior chapters

Discuss the differences between demand side and supply side uncertainty

Learn more about the bullwhip effect introduced in Chapter 4 (on forecasting)

Consider coping strategies for SCM uncertainty

Review mini-case examples of best practices

With today’s move toward globalization, firms are managing increasingly complex supply chains of subsidiaries, customers, and suppliers. IT helps manage this complexity either by providing supply chain information, facilitating communication between supply chain partners, ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781637424568