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The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management: Optimize the Interaction between Supply Chain Processes, Tools, and Technologies
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The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management: Optimize the Interaction between Supply Chain Processes, Tools, and Technologies

by CSCMP, Brian J. Gibson, Joe B. Hanna, C. Clifford Defee, Haozhe Chen
December 2013
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
256 pages
8h 11m
English
Pearson
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7. The Supply Chain of the Future

The supply chain principles, processes, and strategies discussed throughout this book focus on supply chain structures, strategies, and processes that are being used today by leading-edge organizations. They realize that supply chain management (SCM) offers the opportunity to help drive profits through cost reduction and revenue contribution. As a result, SCM is helping them achieve shareholder value and build a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Intelligent organizations are also attuned to the importance of being vigilant and forward thinking. SCM takes place in a vibrant, global environment in which strategies can lose relevance, networks can be disrupted, and cost dynamics can shift. Savvy managers ...

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