Whether it's because of a lack of understanding, poor planning, or a myriad of other things, 50 to 60 percent of the IT effort in most companies can be considered waste. Explaining how to introduce Lean principles to your IT functions to reduce and even eliminate this waste, Lean Management Principles for Information Technology provides the tools and understanding to make better decisions, increase efficiencies, and make IT a major force in delivering sustainable improvements to your supply chain.
The proven Toyota Production System principles described in...
Whether it's because of a lack of understanding, poor planning, or a myriad of other things, 50 to 60 percent of the IT effort in most companies ca...
It is almost impossible to conceive of the concept and practical application of supply chain management (SCM) without linking it to the enabling power of today s information technologies. Building upon the foundations of the first edition, Introduction to Supply Chain Management Technologies, Second Edition details the software toolsets and suites driving integration in the areas of customer management, manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, and logistics. By investigating the breakthroughs brought about by the emergence of new Internet-based technologies in...
It is almost impossible to conceive of the concept and practical application of supply chain management (SCM) without linking it to the en...
Since the start of the recent financial crisis, as most global firms struggle to remain competitive, an increasing number of Korean and Japanese firms have experienced an amazing rate of growth and expansion. Although academic researchers and business leaders in the United States, China, Brazil, India, and Europe seek out the secrets to these businesses' success, little is known about their business practices.
Supplying an insider's perspective, Building Network Capabilities in Turbulent Competitive Environments: Practices of Global Firms from Korea and Japan unveils...
Since the start of the recent financial crisis, as most global firms struggle to remain competitive, an increasing number of Korean and Japanese fi...
Businesses need to become more consumer-centric, efficient, and quality conscious. Yet global competition and supply chain complexity are increasing so rapidly that managers must reach across the manufacturing and service boundary to gather more universally applicable ideas. Vanishing Boundaries: How Integrating Manufacturing and Services Creates Customer Value, Second Edition addresses the unprecedented array of new conditions that today s business managers must face.
The book is a revision of the authors previous book, New Methods of Competing in the Global Marketplace,...
Businesses need to become more consumer-centric, efficient, and quality conscious. Yet global competition and supply chain complexity are increasin...
Supply chain segmentation (SCS) has become a critical tool in optimising supply chain performance. By using segmentation, an organisation is taken out of the world of 'one size fits all' and brought into a world that facilitates customised responses. This book explains what SCS is, how it works, and the role of analytics, giving detailed case studies demonstrating how SCS is applied and how it improves efficiency.
Supply chain segmentation (SCS) has become a critical tool in optimising supply chain performance. By using segmentation, an organisation is taken out...
Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) are among the largest and fastest-growing economies in the world. The enormous size of the customer base in these emerging markets is the strategic concern of global business firms. Successful market performance in these markets requires sound understanding of dynamic environmental factors and timely investment of appropriate resources. This book presents strategies for recognizing the challenges and optimizing the opportunities for building network capabilities and competitive advantage within the context of these emerging markets.
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Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) are among the largest and fastest-growing economies in the world. The enormous size of the customer base in...
This book presents a risk management framework that will help readers position and conceptualize the topic of supply chain risk management. With this framework, practitioners will be able to reduce costs associated with risk, protect their brand and reputation, ensure positive financial outcomes, and begin to develop visible, predictable, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. The book provides access to a cloud-based, end-to-end supply chain risk assessment Heat Map which illustrates the maturity of the chain through the various stages. Praise for the book: The first 'A-to-Z' margin-based...
This book presents a risk management framework that will help readers position and conceptualize the topic of supply chain risk management. With this ...
The second edition of this popular textbook presents a balanced overview of the principles of supply chain management. Going beyond the usual supply chain text, Principles of Supply Chain Management not only details the individual components of the supply chain, but also illustrates how the pieces must come together. To show the logic behind why supply chain management is essential, the text examines how supply chains are evolving, looks ahead to new developments, and provides a balanced look at supply chains with a focus on both the customer side and the supplier side of supply...
The second edition of this popular textbook presents a balanced overview of the principles of supply chain management. Going beyond the usual suppl...
Although many books outline approaches for successful ERP implementations, the data shows that most ERP efforts yield minimal return on investment (ROI), with most projects failing. Directing the ERP Implementation: A Best Practice Guide to Avoiding Program Failure Traps While Tuning System Performance supplies best practices along with a proven roadmap for improving the odds of system implementation success.
By adhering to the time-tested framework outlined in the book, your organization will be able to commit to the precepts and practices that lead to successful...
Although many books outline approaches for successful ERP implementations, the data shows that most ERP efforts yield minimal return on investment ...
All too often, entrepreneurs start small businesses unaware of their need for a supply chain network. And, large companies are acquired and their product lines merged with little regard for supply chain network integration and rationalization. Written for practitioners by a practitioner with 40 years of experience, Supply Chain Construction: The Basics for Networking the Flow of Material, Information, and Cash presents an integrated, comprehensive blueprint for building and/or rebuilding an end-to-end supply chain. Emphasizing flexibility and strength, the book explores optimal ways to...
All too often, entrepreneurs start small businesses unaware of their need for a supply chain network. And, large companies are acquired and their p...
