Customer-Driven Supply Chains: From Glass Pipelines to Open Innovation Networks

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The Nile on eBay Customer-Driven Supply Chains by Andrew C. Lyons, Adrian E. Coronado Mondragon, Frank Piller, Raúl Poler Customer-driven Supply Chains: Strategies for Lean and Agile Supply Chain Design reviews the concept of lean thinking and its relationship to other key initiatives associated with supply chain management. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In recent years, the supply chain has become a key element to the survival and prosperity of organisations in different industry sectors. Organisations dealing in dynamic business environments demand supply chains that support the satisfaction of customer needs. The principles of lean thinking that once permeated standalone organisations have now been transferred to the supply chain, making imperative the development of innovative approaches to supply chain management. Customer-driven Supply Chains: Strategies for Lean and Agile Supply Chain Design reviews the concept of lean thinking and its relationship to other key initiatives associated with supply chain management. Detailed industrial case studies based on the authors' experience illustrate the principles behind lean supply chains. Moreover, a series of diagrams are used to illustrate critical concepts and supply chain architectures. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of transferring lean principles from the organisational level to the supply chain level. The theory and principles behind lean supply chains are reviewed. Other concepts related to lean supply chains discussed in the book include: mass customisation, agility, information sharing and the bullwhip effect. A methodology used to measure the performance of supply chains is introduced; this methodology comprises the tools of decision timeline, data-flow diagramming, supply chain value stream mapping and a performance measurement scorecard. Readers will gain a clear picture of the competitive implications of lean supply chains. Customer-driven Supply Chains: Strategies for Lean andAgile Supply Chain Design will be a valuable resource of material to students studying supply chain/operations management as well as researchers in this field. Industry practitioners will learn how to develop sound supply chain strategies that can have a positive impact in their organisation. Back Cover In recent years, the supply chain has become a key element to the survival and prosperity of organisations in different industry sectors. Organisations dealing in dynamic business environments demand supply chains that support the satisfaction of customer needs. The principles of lean thinking that once permeated standalone organisations have now been transferred to the supply chain, making imperative the development of innovative approaches to supply chain management. Customer-Driven Supply Chains: From Glass Pipelines to Open Innovation Networks reviews the concept of lean thinking and its relationship to other key initiatives associated with supply chain management. Detailed industrial case studies based on the authors' experience illustrate the principles behind lean supply chains. Moreover, a series of diagrams are used to illustrate critical concepts and supply chain architectures. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of transferring lean principles from the organisational level to the supply chain level. The theory and principles behind lean supply chains are reviewed. Other concepts related to lean supply chains discussed in the book include: mass customisation, agility, information sharing and the bullwhip effect. A methodology used to measure the performance of supply chains is introduced; this methodology comprises the tools of decision timeline, data-flow diagramming, supply chain value stream mapping and a performance measurement scorecard. Readers will gain a clear picture of the competitive implications of lean supply chains. Customer-Driven Supply Chains: From Glass Pipelines to Open Innovation Networks will be a valuable resource of material to students studying supply chain/operations management as well as researchers in this field. Industry practitioners will learn how to develop sound supply chain strategies that can have a positive impact in their organisation. Table of Contents The Development of Supply Chain Strategy.- Defining the Customer-Driven Supply Chain.- Glass Pipelines: The Role of ICT in Supporting Customer-Driven Supply Chains.- Mass Customisation: A Strategy for Customer-Centric Enterprises.- Network Collaboration: Vertical and Horizontal Partnerships.- Modelling and Simulating Supply Chains.- Supply Chain Performance Measurement.- Trends & Developments in Supply Chain Management. Long Description In recent years, the supply chain has become a key element to the survival and prosperity of organisations in different industry sectors. Organisations dealing in dynamic business environments demand supply chains that support the satisfaction of customer needs. The principles of lean thinking that once permeated standalone organisations have now been transferred to the supply chain, making imperative the development of innovative approaches to supply chain management. Customer-driven Supply Chains: Strategies for Lean and Agile Supply Chain Design reviews the concept of lean thinking and its relationship to other key initiatives associated with supply chain management. Detailed industrial case studies based on the authors' experience illustrate the principles behind lean supply chains. Moreover, a series of diagrams are used to illustrate critical concepts and supply chain architectures. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of transferring lean principles from the organisational level to the supply chain level. The theory and principles behind lean supply chains are reviewed. Other concepts related to lean supply chains discussed in the book include: mass customisation, agility, information sharing and the bullwhip effect. A methodology used to measure the performance of supply chains is introduced; this methodology comprises the tools of decision timeline, data-flow diagramming, supply chain value stream mapping and a performance measurement scorecard. Readers will gain a clear picture of the competitive implications of lean supply chains. Customer-driven Supply Chains: Strategies for Lean and Agile Supply Chain Design will be a valuable resource of material to students studying supply chain/operations management as well as researchers in this field. Industry practitioners will learn how to develop sound supply chain strategies that can have a positive impact in their organisation. Feature First book to integrate the topics of lean manufacturing and supply chains Detailed industrial case studies based on the authors' experience illustrate the principles behind lean supply chains Book has been structured to meet the needs of modern postgraduate courses in supply chain and operations management Description for Sales People This book reviews the concept of lean thinking and its relationship to other key initiatives associated with supply chain management. Coverage reviews the theory and principles behind lean supply chains and details other related concepts, including mass customization, agility, information sharing and the bullwhip effect. The book introduces a methodology used to measure the performance of supply chains; this methodology comprises the tools of decision timeline, data-flow diagramming, supply chain value stream mapping and a performance measurement scorecard. Detailed industrial case studies based on the authors' experience illustrate the principles behind lean supply chains. In addition, a series of diagrams help illustrate critical concepts and supply chain architectures. Readers will gain a clear picture of the competitive implications of lean supply chains. Details ISBN 1447168437 Author Raúl Poler Short Title CUSTOMER-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAINS Series Decision Engineering Language English ISBN-10 1447168437 ISBN-13 9781447168430 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 658.7 Year 2016 Subtitle From Glass Pipelines to Open Innovation Networks Imprint Springer London Ltd Place of Publication England Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2016-08-23 UK Release Date 2016-08-23 AU Release Date 2016-08-23 NZ Release Date 2016-08-23 Edited by Diego Zavala Scherer Birth 1945 Affiliation University of Southern Queensland Position Professor Qualifications PhD Pages 195 Publisher Springer London Ltd Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012 Alternative 9781846288753 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations XIV, 195 p. Country of Origin NL Product Class Description Engineering & Technology: Textbooks & Study Guides We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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