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Putting together all the links in the supply chain
Supply Chain Management For Dummies gives you the full rundown on what a supply chain is, how it works, how to optimize it, and the best education for a rewarding supply chain career. This new edition is fully updated for changes to the supply chain in a post-Covid world. You’ll learn about the latest supply chain technologies, analytics and data-based optimization, and new strategies for delivering on your organization’s promises. This approachable resource can take your supply chain management skills to the next level with step-by-step explanations, expert tips, and real-life examples.
Gain a foundational knowledge of issues in supply chain management Learn about today’s global supply chains, plus trends like reshoring and near-shoring Wrap your mind around how an organization’s moving parts can be coordinated in today’s high-tech world Discover strategies for dealing with disruptions, focusing on diversity, and increasing resilience
This For Dummies guide is great for entry-level supply chain professionals and anyone who needs an update on need-to-know concepts and recent changes in supply chain management.
From the Publisher
Keeping the World Connected
The world became instantly aware of supply chains during the pandemic when interruptions led to product shortages. Want to know more about how the supply chain works and what career opportunities are available in supply chain management? Dummies has you covered.
“Mr. Supply Chain” Daniel Stanton shares the expertise gained by managing civilian and military supply chains in a guide designed to demystify how supply chains work and are managed. This post-pandemic revision expands content on what happens when supply chains fail and how better management can prevent future problems.
Two-thirds of global retailers reported moderate-to-heavy disruption during the pandemic. Before the pandemic, only one-third of businesses reported they had clear visibility of their supply chain.
What career opportunities are available in the supply chain management industry?
There are a growing number of opportunities for supply chain professionals to work in virtually every industry, all around the world. Every company or government agency that buys things, moves things, stores things, make things, or sells things is operating a supply chain. They need professionals who know how to align procurement, logistics, operations management to ensure their entire supply chains run smoothly.
How does one prepare to become a professional in the world of supply chain management?
The first step is to understand that a supply chain is a system, so you need to start by understanding each of the parts and how they fit together. Then you can choose what area you want to start in, and which jobs fit with your skills and your interests. As you progress through your career, you’ll have lots opportunities to move up and move around to other parts of the supply chain.
How do you think supply chain management will evolve over the next 5-10 years?
Supply chain management has become a top priority for companies around the world. If they’re trying to improve efficiency, reduce risks, or become more sustainable, the only way to reach their goals is through changes to their supply chain. At the same time, we’re seeing a huge number of innovative technologies that are changing the rules of supply chain management. Artificial intelligence, advanced materials, electric vehicles, and robotics are having a big impact today, and technologies like quantum computing and nuclear fusion could have even bigger impacts on supply chains in the next decade.
About the author
Daniel Stanton, aka “Mr. Supply Chain,” is a business consultant helping companies to improve their supply chain management. He is a professor of Supply Chain Management at Bradley University and University of Arkansas, and his courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed by over 2 million learners around the world. Stanton is the author of all previous editions of Supply Chain Management For Dummies. Learn more about the author at danielstanton.com.
Publisher : For Dummies; 3rd edition (February 14, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 1394154569
ISBN-13 : 978-1394154562
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.3 x 1 x 9.2 inches
