The Supply Chain Yearbook, 2001 Edition

Book Description
Supply chain management is rapidly changing, with up-to-date information becoming increasingly vital for success. The Supply Chain Yearbook provides managers with more than 50 current articles, both reprinted and original, that cover forecasting, e-supply, logistics, project management, legal issues, and other key concepts. Emphasizing new technology and information systems, it shows the reader how to monitor every step of the supply chain - wht the help and guidance of today's most accomplished practitioners.

Book Info
An anthology of articles from professional journals, magazines, books, and Web sites, written by supply chain management professionals on the subject of supply chain management. A 'best of the best' collection, featuring such topics as e-procurement initiatives, collaborative logistics, and balanced sourcing.

From the Back Cover
With complete listing of conferences and events scheduled in 2001! The Supply Chain Manager's Problem-Solving Toolbox­­Featuring Techniques Used By Cisco, Saturn, PPG, and Other Global Logistics Leaders In today's world of instant Internet connectivity and global distribution, effective supply chain management (SCM) is a factor critical to organizational success and growth. Professionals from engineers to administrators must understand the latest logistical strategies and practices for each link in the chain if they are to keep projects on schedule and on budget. The Supply Chain Yearbook, 2001 Edition, provides the "best of the best" thinking from today's most accomplished SCM researchers and practitioners. Articles from professional journals including Supply Chain Management Review, Harvard Business Review, Industry Week, Purchasing, and over two dozen other magazines, books, and Websites provide practitioners with a one-stop, first-of-its-kind supply chain management anthology. Articles include: *Why Your Supply Chain Doesn't Work *Supply Chain Optimization at Internet Speed *Purchasing Leaders Disclose Advanced Best Practices *E-Commerce Realities in Warehousing and Distribution *Reverse Logistics as a Competitive Strategy E-procurement initiatives ... Collaborative logistics ... Cross-functional collaboration ... Balanced sourcing ... It's all here. Let The Supply Chain Yearbook, 2001 Edition, enhance your supply chain knowledge­­and enhance your organization's overall performance. The Supply Chain Yearbook, 2001 Edition, provides you with up-to-the-minute, hands-on practices from the world's supply chain leaders without bogging down in theoretical debate and nonsense. Written by today's most influential supply chain management professionals, it features practical, no-nonsense articles on how to solve supply chain dilemmas, form win-win partnerships with partners both up and down the supply chain, and make the most of today's technological and Internet advances to streamline your logistical programs. More than 60 articles, all written in the dawning days of the 21st century, reflect the breadth and scope of today's SCM challenges. From technology to manufacturing, accounting to engineering, these articles provide the latest thinking on innovative techniques, practices, and strategies for communicating­­and cooperating­­throughout every link of the chain. Covering SCM today, planning and scheduling, procurement, logistics, execution (including B2B e-commerce issues from many perspectives), evaluation and metrics, and whatever the future holds, this one-stop book is today's only truly comprehensive guide to the best practices of modern supply chain management. For all professionals responsible for supply chain management, or even those who simply require timely information on developments and trends in logistics and support, The Supply Chain Yearbook provides: *Wide-ranging, authoritative discussion of global SCM developments and issues *Case studies and profiles of innovative companies in action *In-depth coverage of latest technological developments, including e-procurement, e-hubs, and smart cards Along with seven completely distinct sections focusing on different aspects of supply chain management, an additional section provides lists, resources, and references you need for even more information­­featuring directories of associations, Websites, and journals and magazines. An all-inclusive calendar of major events, meetings, and conferences scheduled in 2001 makes The Supply Chain Yearbook the only book to combine detailed information and facts with can't-miss dates for networking and gathering important contacts and information. The Supply Chain Yearbook, 2001 Edition, is essential reading for all supply chain professionals. Use it to access immediate problem-solving information, articles to keep you up-to-date on changing standards and practices­­and instantly useful techniques and ideas that will add value to your organization's logistical efforts for years to come.


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Edward J. Marien is professor and program director of logistics transportation and supply chain management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison executive education program. Dr. Marien received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University in logistics and marketing, has published widely in SCM, and is an active member of several professional and trade associations.


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