Essentials of Supply Chain Management

Fully revised and expanded, the Second Edition contains valuabletips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, andbest practices. This handy and concise paperback will help you stayup to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, andtechnologies in supply chain management. "Michael Hugos presents the core concepts and techniques of supplychain management in a clear, concise, and easily readable style forthose desiring an introduction to the subject or for those wantingto refine their understanding and application of supply chainissues. The case studies and executive insights are very useful inillustrating how to effectively employ supply chains to enablecompanies to accomplish their business goals." -Perry J. Gaid, Vice President of Purchasing, OneSource FacilityServices, Inc. "My company is involved in both manufacturing and distribution. Mr.Hugos's book provides a valuable framework of concepts andtechniques that people at all levels of the company can use toorganize and improve our supply chain management capabilities andtie them to our business strategy." -Grant Watkinson, Ph.D., President, Coastwide Laboratories,Inc. Praise for the First Edition "An excellent introduction into supply chain management . . . abook you should own and loan out to others frequently." -Supply Management "In clear and concise prose, this lean book outlines the mostcrucial tenets and concepts of supply chain management." -Supply Chain Management Review The Wiley Essentials Series-because the business world is alwayschanging...and so should you.