CHAPTER 4
Supply Chain Management
Before studying this chapter you should know or, if necessary, review
- The implications of competitive priorities, Chapter 2, pp. 37–40.
- Product design considerations, Chapter 3, pp. 60–68.
- Process selection considerations, Chapter 3, pp. 65–72.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter you should be able to
Describe the structure of supply chains.
Describe the bullwhip effect.
Describe supply chains for service organizations.
Describe major issues affecting supply chains.
Describe electronic commerce.
Describe global issues affecting supply chains.
Describe government regulation issues affecting supply chains.
Describe green supply chain management. ...
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