Coming to the MyEducator catalog is Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Designing and Managing a Winning Global Network. This resource is written by a world-class authorship team: author lead A. Michael Knemeyer is joined by Stanley E. Fawcett, Tingting Yan, Laura Meade, Sebastian Brockhaus, and Yemisi Bolumole to create a high-quality resource that will benefit students and instructors alike.
Why Is Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management So Relevant Today?
In a world growing ever smaller and more interconnected, global logistics and supply chain knowledge is becoming ever more important. There has never been a more valuable time for students to learn about the many opportunities and risks associated with operating within the global marketplace.
This resource is split into three main topics: environment, strategy, and operations. This text focuses on both the design and management of the successful global network that organizations desperately need. The world is rapidly changing; this textbook aims to provide students with the ability to help lead that change.
Why Choose This MyEducator Resource for Your Classroom?
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management approaches this great change as a journey for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and future leaders fully committed to improving, innovating, and ascertaining the continued success of their organizations.
The authors approach this body of knowledge from a practical, rather than merely theoretical, perspective. As a result, this resource covers the entire scope of a new way of thinking needed for ready application in organizational settings, from human dynamics to principles, methods, tools, processes, and best practices.
The authors seek to unlock the complexities of global supply chain management for the modern-day student with a resource designed for today’s dynamic, interconnected world. Written in a conversational, highly engaging style, this resource brings real-world scenarios to life, offering practical insights into managing production, operations, sourcing, logistics, innovation, partnerships, and talents in a global context.
With interactive exercises and case studies, this book empowers learners to capture opportunities and tackle challenges in managing a supply chain on a global scale. Perfect for students and professionals aiming to stay ahead in the ever-evolving supply chain landscape!
What Can You Expect from the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Resource?
Wondering if this resource covers your needs? This resource covers the following topics:
1. Importance of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2. Globalization and Its New Rules
3. Culture
4. The 4C’s Framework
5. The 5th C: Risk Management
6. Talent Development: The Expatriate Manager
7. Global Regulation and Tax
8. Global Alliances
9. Global New Product Development
10. Global Sourcing
11. Global Manufacturing
12. Global Logistics and Infrastructure
13. Global Logistics Movement
14. Sustainability
15. The Future of Global Supply Chain Management
With high-class content, instructor materials, and all the standard tools you’ll find within a MyEducator resource, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a can’t-miss for instructors.
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