Supply Chain Architecture: A Blueprint for Networking the Flow of Material, Information, and Cash

by William T. Walker

Overview

"The book is highly readable, informative, thought provoking, and educational. …At every stage, Walker challenges the reader to move away from conventional supply chain thinking to a broader-view, highly concise approach that focuses on the organization's objectives. The book will help you visualize a supply network and develop a blueprint for your organization to become an integrated member of that network-a real benefit."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574443578
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/14/2004
Series:	Resource Management , #31
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	446
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

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A false start. Conceptualizing a new business model. Collaborating network relationships. Designing a competitive network. Overcoming information boundaries. Leading change in performance measurement. Operating a competitive network. Planning for network operations. Generating top line growth and bottom line profit. A new start. APPENDICES. The network blueprint. Bibliography.

Editorial Reviews

"The book is highly readable, informative, thought provoking, and educational. …At every stage, Walker challenges the reader to move away from conventional supply chain thinking to a broader-view, highly concise approach that focuses on the organization's objectives. The book will help you visualize a supply network and develop a blueprint for your organization to become an integrated member of that network-a real benefit."
-Karl Kapp, Ed. D., CFPIM, CIRM, APICS Magazine, July/August 2006

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