Essentials of Supply Chain Management

Streamlining supply chain efficiency to maximizeprofitability This practical guide describes how the supply chain operates anddiscusses the issues and techniques that are relevant for companiesseeking to improve the management of their supply chains. Organizedusing the features of the Essentials series, this easy-to-use guidecontains tips and techniques for maximizing supply chain innovationstrategies, as well as real-world examples developed from workingwith companies such as Johnson Wax, Starbucks, Borg-Warner, andPremier Health Care. Supply chain expert Michael Hugos analyzes thecomponents of a well designed and managed supply chain, explainsthe metrics involved in measuring performance, and presents apragmatic approach to designing and building supply chainsystems. Michael Hugos (Chicago, IL) is the Chief Information Officer ofNetwork Services Company, a $6.8 Billion distribution organizationserving customers throughout North America. He has extensiveexperience in distribution, logistics, and applying technology tomeet the challenges of supply chain management. He holds an MBAfrom Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management.