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Preparation for the Future
Learning Outcomes
After reading this chapter, you should be able to
• Explain why supply chains must continue to evolve
• Identify the major changes anticipated in supply chains
• Explain the triple bottom line (TBL) concept
• Discuss the role of governments in future supply chains
• Identify the roles of third parties in future supply chains
• Describe information technology changes in future supply chains
• Discuss potential performance measures for future supply chains
• Describe the changes in organizational structure as it relates to future supply chains
• Describe the expanding role of knowledge management ...