Designing and Managing the Supply Chain

Designing and Managing the Supply Chain, 3/e offers a comprehensive toolbox of modern models, concepts, and analytical methods essential for the design, control, operation, and management of supply chains. The authors provide clear intuition behind the key principles of supply chain management, along with practical techniques that allow readers to examine essential aspects of the field. This edition has been thoroughly revised while maintaining the original structure and philosophy. Each chapter is designed to stand alone, enabling focused study on specific topics of interest, and is complemented by numerous case studies and examples. Mathematical and technical segments are presented in a way that they can be explored separately without interrupting the overall narrative. Motivated by recent industry developments, this 3rd edition incorporates effective frameworks that highlight critical supply chain issues, along with new material and expanded coverage on several topics. This practical approach makes it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and excel in supply chain management.