Streamlining supply chain efficiency to maximize profitability This practical guide describes how the supply chain operates and discusses the issues and techniques that are relevant for companies seeking to improve the management of their supply chains. Organized using the features of the Essentials series, this easy-to-use guide contains tips and techniques for maximizing supply chain innovation strategies, as well as real-world examples developed from working with companies such as Johnson Wax, Starbucks, Borg-Warner, and Premier Health Care. Supply chain expert Michael Hugos analyzes the components of a well designed and managed supply chain, explains the metrics involved in measuring performance, and presents a pragmatic approach to designing and building supply chain systems. Michael Hugos (Chicago, IL) is the Chief Information Officer of Network Services Company, a $6.8 Billion distribution organization serving customers throughout North America. He has extensive experience in distribution, logistics, and applying technology to meet the challenges of supply chain management. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management.
Praise for the First Edition "An excellent introduction into supply chain management . . . a book you should own and loan out to others frequently." —Supply Management "In clear and concise prose, this lean book outlines the most crucial ...
This is today's indispensable introduction to supply chain management for today's students and tomorrow's managers – not yesterday's!
Michael H. Hugos. - Outside Flexibility Activity Cycle Time The cycle time measures the amount of time it takes to perform a supply chain activity such as order fulfillment, product design, product assembly, or any other activity that ...
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This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.
Effectively managing all the connected pieces of a supply chain is essential. This book helps you see your business as a unified system where all the elements need to be aligned for success.
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Essentials of Supply Chain Management
His books include The Manager's Guide to HR as well as the first edition of Essentials of Inventory Management.
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