Understanding Supply Chains Concepts, Critiques, and Futures [Paperback]

In recent years, Supply Chain Management has gained greater attention from academics and managers concerned to improve process efficiencies; and take best advantage of information technology and inter-organizational networks and relationships. This book brings together leading experts to provide a reference point for developments and issues in the area.

New and Westbrook compile wisdom from leading thinkers to survey the key theoretical concepts of supply chain management, and present critical evaluations of these underlying ideas and approaches. The readership for the book includes those active in researching and applying the ideas of supply chain management, as well as advanced students and their teachers. --Reference & Research Book News

Steve Newis a Lecturer in the Sa??d Business School, Oxford University, and a Fellow of Hertford College. He was previously a lecturer at the Manchester School of Management, UMIST. He has won the Fellowship of the Operations Management Association (UK) 1993-4 for work in Purchasing and Supply.RoyWestbrookis a Lecturer in the Sa??d Business School, Oxford University, and a Fellow of St Hugh's College. He spent nine years in the Civil Service before becoming a specialist research officer and consultant, and later working at the London School of Economics. He has published widely and acts as a consultant to major corporations.