Managing global supply chains / Ron Basu and J. Nevan Wright.

"First published 2008 by Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier as Total Supply Chain Management."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The role of supply chain as a key value driver in global market -- Why global supply chain management -- Understanding global supply chain management and its building blocks -- Building blocks of global supply chain -- Customer focus and demand -- Resource and capacity management -- Procurement, purchasing and supplier focus -- Inventory management -- Operations management -- Distribution management -- New demands and trends -- Supply chain management in service sectors -- Supply chain in emerging markets -- Digital revolution and e-supply chain -- Lean and agile supply chain -- Supply chain management in the retail sector -- Sustainable green supply chain -- Supply chain management in major projects -- Quantitative analysis and optimisation in global supply chains -- Global supply chain strategies -- Managing supply chain risks -- Integrating supply chain management -- Systems and procedures -- Sales and operations planning -- Global supply chain performance management -- Case study examples.

Starting from the concept that "there is no point driving a Ferrari in a traffic jam", Basu and Wright demonstrate the importance of good supply chain management in Managing Global Supply Chains. Building on the successful Total Supply Chain Management and incorporating the new challenges of globalisation, this book demonstrates the practical tools and techniques that add value, deliver cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction.

This new edition has been substantially revised and extended to include a holistic approach, incorporating the upstream suppliers and the downstream customers. Further updates to this edition include:

New chapters on e-business, emerging markets, sustainability and green issues, global supply chains for services and event management, retail management and major project management
A section of brand new case studies
A new companion website to support lecturers with their teaching
This book also provides comprehensive insight into lean and agile supply chains supported by tools, techniques and case examples.

Managing Global Supply Chains is a practical text with excellent coverage and is ideal for post-experience business students or learning professionals in supply chain management.