The Agile Value Chain
The Theory of Constraints Applied to Supply Chain Management
1st Edition
Book
Hardback
978-1-57444-320-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first book to introduce a new practical, breakthrough approach to managing the supply chain that involves the integration of SCM with Constraints Management (TOC). It shows readers how companies that have implemented this TOC supply chain solution have been able to slash delivery times, boost the reliability of deliveries to end customers, reduce investment in their supply chain, and leverage their supply chain to increase sales. The author explains this groundbreaking TOC supply chain solution in depth, provides practical examples, and helps readers develop an implementation strategy for their organization's competitive advantage.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
70 s/w Abbildungen
70 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-57444-320-2 (9781574443202)
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Content
Why is Supply Chain Management Important? Issues in Supply Chain Management. The Big Idea in TOC Supply Chain Management. Market Policy Influences in Developing Supply Chain Strategy. Supplier Relationships. Customer Relationships. Designing the Channels. Inventory Strategies. What About the Internet. Communicating Across the Chain. Measuring/Monitoring the Chain. What About Optimization? Quantitative Methods. Case Studies. Implementation.