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Supply Chain Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition

by Daniel Stanton

February 2023

Beginner

400 pages

10h 25m

English

For Dummies

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About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond the BookWhere to Go from Here
Defining Supply Chain ManagementMaking Tough Business DecisionsOperating Under Supply Chain Management PrinciplesIntroducing Five Supply Chain TasksCreating Six Supply Chain CapabilitiesImplementing the New Supply Chain Agenda
Managing Supply Chain FlowsSynchronizing Supply Chain FunctionsConnecting Supply Chain CommunitiesDesigning Supply Chain SystemsMeasuring Supply Chain Processes
Prioritizing Supply Chain GoalsBuilding the Right Supply ChainLooking at Cost DriversDealing with Trade-Offs
Introducing the GSCF FrameworkIntroducing the APQC Process Classification FrameworkIntroducing the SCOR ModelIdentifying the SIPOC Attributes
Balancing Supply and DemandRecognizing Different Supply Chain ModelsAligning Resources with RequirementsAnalyzing Your CustomersPlanning Your ProductsPlanning Your Production SystemsPlanning Your Delivery SystemsPlanning for Returns

Understanding Strategic SourcingSegmenting Your Supply ChainManaging Total CostsManaging Supplier RelationshipsManaging Procurement ProcessesEstablishing Supply ContractsMitigating Supplier RisksEstablishing Purchasing EthicsSustainable Sourcing
Planning and Scheduling ProductionIdentifying Manufacturing Process TypesChoosing Your Production EnvironmentImplementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Understanding Modes of TransportationSelecting Modes of TransportationManaging Warehousing and InventoryEstablishing Inventory Ordering PoliciesSelecting Material Handling EquipmentManaging and Filling OrdersMaintaining Visibility of ShipmentsLeveraging Third-Party LogisticsOptimizing Freight Audit and Payment
Growing Revenue with Easy ReturnsProcessing Returns of New or Excess ProductsProcessing Returns of Used or Defective ProductsHandling Unauthorized Returns and Fraudulent ProductsManaging Trade-InsEngaging with the Reverse Logistics Community
Managing Your Business RulesManaging Supply Chain PerformanceManaging Your AssetsLabeling Your ProductsPreventing TamperingAddressing Supply Chain Security IssuesLeveraging Information TechnologyLeveraging Human ResourcesMastering Project Management
Understanding How Processes EvolveUsing Transportation Management SystemsUsing Electronic Load BoardsUsing Warehouse Management and Execution SystemsUsing Demand Planning SystemsUsing Material Requirements Planning SystemsUsing Manufacturing Execution SystemsUsing Distribution Requirements Planning SystemsUsing Labor Management SystemsUsing Customer Relationship Management SystemsUsing Supplier Relationship Management SystemsUsing Enterprise Resource Planning SystemsUsing Supply Chain Modeling SoftwareUsing Business Intelligence SoftwareSupply Chain Risk Management SoftwareIntegrating Supply Chain SoftwareLeveraging Software AnalystsAnticipating the Future of Supply Chain Software
Avoiding ObsolescencePreparing for Industry 4.0Capitalizing on Advanced ManufacturingAutomated Mobile RobotsUnmanned and Autonomous Vehicles
Smart Industry Readiness IndexDigitalizing Products and ServicesPrioritizing CybersecurityIntegrating Planning, Execution, and VisibilityCreating Customer CentricityHarnessing the Internet of Things, Big Data, and the CloudConnecting with Social MediaRetooling for OmnichannelEmploying Artificial IntelligenceSharing with BlockchainsDigital Supply NetworksPreparing for Quantum Computers
Establishing Process MetricsUnderstanding MetricsIdentifying Performance AttributesUnderstanding SCOR MetricsOptimizing Operational MetricsFormalizing Financial MetricsPerfecting People MetricsSolidifying Sustainability Metrics
Examining the Four Levels of AnalyticsThe Rise of Big Data, Sensors, and the Internet of ThingsBuilding Your Analytics ToolkitOutline of an Analytics PlanCorrelation, Causation, and InterpolationSimulation and OptimizationScenario PlanningScorecards, Dashboards, and Control TowersInterpreting Analytics ResultsFinding Useful Analytics Data
Designing Your NetworkImproving and Innovating ProcessesIntroducing New ProductsStructuring Supply Chain Projects
Improving Transparency and VisibilityDeploying Demand ShapingPerforming PostponementReviewing Sourcing RegionsReducing Stock-Keeping UnitsOptimizing InventoryIncorporating Vendor-Managed InventoryAdjusting Payment TermsUsing Supply Chain FinanceControlling the Bullwhip EffectStarting with Small ImprovementsCreating SandboxesInvesting in Innovation
Challenging Assumptions about the FutureUnderstanding the Stages of Supply Chain DisruptionBuilding Supply Chain ResilienceMapping Your Supply ChainIdentifying RisksClassifying RisksScoring RisksManaging RisksGetting Ahead of DisruptionsApplying Gartner’s Strategies for Supply Chain ResilienceHandling a Crisis
Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance GoalsMaking Measurable ImprovementsReducing Greenhouse GasesReducing Manufacturing WasteAdopting Renewable MaterialsAdopting Renewable EnergyAddressing Social ImpactsCreating Circular Supply ChainsAdopting Sustainability Software
Doing Your HomeworkExamining Supply Chain Career Categories
Earning Certificates and CertificationsEarning Degrees and DiplomasExploring Online Education OptionsPlaying Supply Chain GamesFollowing Supply Chain MediaTeaching Kids About Supply Chain Management
Who Are Your Key Customers?What Do Your Customers Value?How Could Your Supply Chain Create More Value?How Do You Define Supply Chain Management?What Information Do You Share with Suppliers?How Do You Compare with Competitors?What Changes Could Increase Revenue?What Changes Could Lower Costs?What Is Happening Around You?What Opportunities Are We Missing?

Overview

Putting together all the links in the supply chain

Supply Chain Management For Dummies gives you the full rundown on what a supply chain is, how it works, how to optimize it, and the best education for a rewarding supply chain career. This new edition is fully updated for changes to the supply chain in a post-Covid world. You’ll learn about the latest supply chain technologies, analytics and data-based optimization, and new strategies for delivering on your organization’s promises. This approachable resource can take your supply chain management skills to the next level with step-by-step explanations, expert tips, and real-life examples.

Gain a foundational knowledge of issues in supply chain management
Learn about today’s global supply chains, plus trends like reshoring and near-shoring
Wrap your mind around how an organization’s moving parts can be coordinated in today’s high-tech world
Discover strategies for dealing with disruptions, focusing on diversity, and increasing resilience

This For Dummies guide is great for entry-level supply chain professionals and anyone who needs an update on need-to-know concepts and recent changes in supply chain management.