Quick Response in the Supply Chain [Paperback]

Successful supply chain management is a source of competitive advantage in today's dynamic business environment. Relevant issues both at the strategic and operational levels of decision-making are considered in this book which provides the reader with an up-to-date analysis of the latest theoretical and practical trends in supply chain management. Using a variety of case-studies from different industry sectors, the book examines the various components of the supply chain, analyses the trade-offs that exist in achieving integration, and explores issues of organisation and implementation.Successful supply chain management is a source of competitive advantage in today's dynamic business environment. Relevant issues both at the strategic and operational levels of decision-making are considered in this book which provides the reader with an up-to-date analysis of the latest theoretical and practical trends in supply chain management. Using a variety of case-studies from different industry sectors, the book examines the various components of the supply chain, analyses the trade-offs that exist in achieving integration, and explores issues of organisation and implementation.M. Walker: Quick Response: From Evolution to Revolution - New Strategies for Business Logistics.- M. Silman: The Quick Response Model and its Applicability in the UK.- G. Stevens: The Role of Logistics and IT in the European Enterprise.- R. B. Cole: Electronic Trading in Europe.- J. Jenkins: Electronic Commerce - A Vital Component in Logistics Structures.- G. McArthur: Global Networking: Why a Managed Solution is Best.- J.A. Sturrock: In-house or Third Party Distribution?.- M. Browne, N. Greenslade: Distribution Trends in the Food Manufacturing and Processing Industries.- T. Evans: Pan-European Business Systems: Results of Survey.- C. Lucas, G. Mitra, S.A. Mirhassani: Supply Chain Planning Under Uncertainty.- P. Dempsey: New Trends in Rapid Response Manufacturing Logistics.- P.A. Folwell, C.I. Jones: Qul£)