Supply Chain Management Best Practices

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 320 pages
• Published by: Wiley
• Edition: 1st Edition December 5, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 047178141X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471781417
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Review
"In his book, Blanchard provides valuable ideas and potential solutions to the problems that regularly occur that might prevent SCM leaders from achieving their objectives." (Strategic Finance; 10/2007)

 "…good and interesting book, and has a place on every supply chain manager's shelf" (Supply Chain Digest; 8/23/07)

"Packed with anecdotes, interviews, case studies, research and analysis” (Government Opportunities, August 2007)

"Conversational and easy to read…A fine book…recommended." (Supply Management, July 2007)

Book Description
Packed with abundant anecdotes, interviews, case studies, research, and analysis, Supply Chain Management Best Practices offers a comprehensive and unflinching look at the development of supply chain management. Author David Blanchard—Editor in Chief of Logistics Today, the leading supply chain publication—presents success stories through the eyes of practitioners and experts at competitive companies of all sizes and in various industries, who share their secrets, experiences, and accomplishments to help you get your own company on the "best practices" track.

Reader Reviews
Dave Blanchard writes in a clear, concise style and supports his points with case histories that relate each point to the real world. The book is divided into three parts to create a process of its own. It leads the reader through supply chains used in different channels, discusses the core questions that must be answered in creating a system and then looks at solutions the best companies use to help meet obstacles that arise. He has a light-hearted style (the first sub-head is, "You Knew This Job Was Dangerous When You Took It"), which keeps the book from bogging down or becoming pedantic. But the information is up to date and concisely presented. The book is heavily annotated, offering additional resources if the reader desires, and the index allows specific points to be located quickly, so it works well as a reference guide as well as an overview. That he occasionally references his own articles makes it clear that he has a long history in the industry, offering experience and context he can bring to bear on the topic. Comment | | (Report this)