Drake, Matt. creator text abstract or summary nyu New York, N.Y.] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) Business Expert Press c2012 2012 1st ed. monographic eng 1 electronic text (111 p.) : digital file. The business environment in the twenty- first century is truly global in scope. Companies must navigate and manage networks of international suppliers and customers to compete in a global marketplace. An efficient and effective supply chain can provide a sustainable competitive advantage that will secure a firm's position in the global market. Global supply chains are often fraught with complexity and uncertainty that make them difficult to manage in a way that enables the firm to realize the maximum potential advantage. Executives and managers at all levels will come to appreciate the importance of supply chain management to their firm's overall performance and competitiveness. This book will illustrate the challenges of managing a global supply chain and will discuss cutting- edge strategies that firms can use to cope with these challenges and improve their supply chain performance. Particular topics of interest include supply chain risk management, the total cost of ownership approach to procurement, global supplier selection, network orchestration, transportation and distribution strategies around the world, and transportation security measures. Each chapter also includes brief case studies that illustrate concepts and techniques in action within specific company environments. 1. What is supply chain management? -- 2. Global supply chain management -- 3. Global sourcing -- 4. Global transportation and distribution -- Notes -- References -- Index. HKBU library specialized Matt Drake. Ebook YT2025 M09 Business logistics International business enterprises HD38.5 D761 G 2012 9781606492765 http://portal.igpublish.com/iglibrary/search/BEPB0000091.html http://portal.igpublish.com/iglibrary/search/BEPB0000091.html CaBNVSL 161107