Daniel Stanton - Supply Chain Management For Dummies

Supply Chain Management For Dummies®, 2nd Edition

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2020948677

ISBN: 978-1-119-67701-7 (pbk); 978-1-119-67703-1 (ebk); 978-1-119-67702-4 (ebk)

1 Cover

2 Title Page

3 Copyright

4 Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here

5 Part 1: Getting Started with Supply Chain Management Chapter 1: The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Management Defining Supply Chain Management Exploring Complex Business Challenges Operating Under Supply Chain Management Principles Introducing Five Supply Chain Tasks Implementing the New Supply Chain Agenda Chapter 2: Understanding Supply Chains from Different Perspectives Managing Supply Chain Flows Synchronizing Supply Chain Functions Connecting Supply Chain Communities Designing Supply Chain Systems Measuring Supply Chain Processes Chapter 3: Digging into Your Supply Chain Prioritizing Supply Chain Goals Looking at Cost Drivers Dealing with Trade-Offs Chapter 4: Optimizing Your Supply Chain Designing Your Network Improving and Innovating Processes Structuring Supply Chain Projects

6 Part 2: Managing Supply Chain Processes Chapter 5: Connecting Supply Chain Processes Introducing the SCOR Model Establishing Process Metrics Building the Right Supply Chain Chapter 6: Planning the Supply Chain Balancing Supply and Demand Aligning Resources with Requirements Analyzing Your Customers Planning Your Products Planning Your Production Systems Planning Your Delivery Systems Planning for Returns Chapter 7: Sourcing, Purchasing, and Procurement Understanding Strategic Sourcing Segmenting Your Supply Chain Managing Life Cycle Costs Managing Supplier Relationships Managing Procurement Processes Establishing Supply Contracts Mitigating Supplier Risks Establishing Purchasing Ethics Sustainable Sourcing Chapter 8: Making Your Products or Services Planning and Scheduling Production Identifying Manufacturing Process Types Choosing Your Production Environment Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance Reducing Manufacturing Waste Chapter 9: Delivering Your Products or Services Understanding Modes of Transportation Selecting Modes of Transportation Managing Warehousing and Inventory Establishing Inventory Ordering Policies Selecting Material Handling Equipment Managing and Filling Orders Maintaining Visibility of Shipments Leveraging Third-Party Logistics Optimizing Freight Audit and Payment Chapter 10: Managing Product Returns and Reverse Supply Chains Growing Revenue with Easy Returns Processing Returns of New or Excess Products Processing Returns of Used or Defective Products Managing Closed-Loop Supply Chains Handling Unauthorized Returns and Fraudulent Products Managing Trade-Ins Chapter 11: Enabling Your Supply Chain Managing Your Business Rules Managing Supply Chain Performance Managing Your Assets Labeling Your Products Preventing Tampering Addressing Supply Chain Security Issues Leveraging Information Technology Leveraging Human Resources Mastering Project Management

7 Part 3: Using Technology to Manage Supply Chains Chapter 12: Managing Supply Chain Software Understanding How Processes Evolve Using Transportation Management Systems Using Electronic Load Boards Using Warehouse Management and Execution Systems Using Demand Planning Systems Using Material Requirements Planning Systems Using Manufacturing Execution Systems Using Distribution Requirements Planning Systems Using Labor Management Systems Using Customer Relationship Management Systems Using Supplier Relationship Management Systems Using Enterprise Resources Planning Systems Using Supply Chain Modeling Software Using Business Intelligence Software Leveraging Software Analysts Anticipating the Future of Supply Chain Software Chapter 13: Integrating Advanced Manufacturing into Your Supply Chain Avoiding Obsolescence Preparing for Industry 4.0 Capitalizing on Advanced Manufacturing Automated Mobile Robots Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicles Chapter 14: Managing Digital Supply Chains Digitalizing Products and Services Integrating Planning, Execution, and Visibility Creating Customer Centricity Sharing with Blockchains Harnessing the Internet of Things, Big Data, and the Cloud Connecting with Social Media Employing Artificial Intelligence Preparing for Quantum Computers Retooling for Omnichannel