The Supply Chain Handbook
The Supply Chain Handbook by James A. Tompkins, Dale Harmelink
English | September 7, 2004 | ISBN: 1930426038 | 498 pages | MOBI | 6.31 MB
English | September 7, 2004 | ISBN: 1930426038 | 498 pages | MOBI | 6.31 MB
Edited by James A. Tompkins, Ph.D. and Dale Harmelink, The Supply Chain Handbook brings together a team of 23 experts from management, engineering, technology, consulting, and academic backgrounds. These experts share proven operations methodologies, evaluate technologies and offer practical how-to instruction on topics impacting today's supply chains. Each topic is explored in depth to provide readers with greater understanding and the ability to put the ideas presented into action.
Innovative concepts and state-of-the-art technologies such as leaning the supply chain, logistics outsourcing, RFID, and supply chain execution software are explored in-depth helping you evaluate these solutions for your supply chain. The Supply Chain Handbook also covers fundamental topics such as warehousing operations, space layout and planning, distribution network planning and design, transportation, manufacturing strategies, material handling systems and integration, inventory management and more. The Supply Chain Handbook brings together practical information and proven strategies for supply chain success.