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Global Supply Chain Ecosystems Strategies for Competitive Advantage in a Complex, Connected World

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Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

03.03.2016

Herausgeber

Mark Millar

Verlag

Kogan Page Ltd

Seitenzahl

288

Maße (L/B/H)

24/16,1/2 cm

Gewicht

604 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-7494-7932-9

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"A generous and erudite exploration of the contemporary Global Supply Chain scene. A genuinely entertaining and informative read by one of the real characters of the supply chain community." ("Kimble Winter, Global CEO, Logistics Executive Group")
"Mark Millar, one of the best known Supply Chain experts in Asia and beyond, has set a further standard in his book Global Supply Chain Ecosystems which provides valuable insights for business leaders who are managing and developing their global Supply Chains - and is a must-read for anyone interested in strengthening their competitive Supply Chain position." ("Rolf Neise, Visiting Professor at ISM International School of Management, Hamburg")
"Mark Millar is recognised in Asia as a thought leader in Supply Chain Management. His book Global Supply Chain Ecosystems provides new insights on the multi-dimensional touch points across the supply chain. I strongly recommend this book to both seasoned professionals and college students seeking to embrace this industry." ("Paul W. Bradley, Chairman and CEO, Caprica International")
"A must-read book for freight forwarders and supply chain practitioners - this book delivers an outstanding holistic view of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems, including future directions such as the New Silk Road and how Africa could emerge as the next Asia." ("Henrik Christensen, Chairman of African Logistics Club and President of KTZ Express Hong Kong Ltd")
"Internationally renowned industry thought-leader, speaker, lecturer and advisor Mark Millar vividly spells out the myriad of supply chain challenges and opportunities facing today's international executives. This book comprises twelve chapters that address the most pressing topics and latest industry developments facing every manager involved in international trade." ("Business Performance Innovation Network")
"This book features real-world case studies, explores recent trends, and examines the critical elements necessary to maintain an effective supply chain ecosystem." ("Inbound Logistics")
"Global Supply Chain Ecosystems breaks new ground in terms of our understanding of modern supply chains and as such is an important publication. It is comprehensive in its coverage of the key issues and particularly strong on emerging markets. It provides both theoretical and practical advice on the management of these issues and belongs on the shelves of all serious supply chain practitioners." ("Turloch Mooney, Supply Chain and Communications Expert, formerly IATA, Supply Chain Asia Publications and Informa")
"Global Supply Chain Ecosystems by Mark Millar provides a multi-dimensional look at supply chains. I would think of reading this book like getting the opportunity to pick the brain of someone well beyond your pay grade over lunch. Millar is open about his ideas, most of which push us to set our goals higher than many of us think is possible. You just have to be prepared to overcome some of your fears to accomplish them." ("Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting Point")
"The book presents a well-rounded view of the problems, solutions and opportunities that lie ahead in the fast-changing, global supply chains and deserves to be on every logistician's bookshelf." ("Bill Redmond, Proprietor at Logistics Editorial Services")
"A fascinating and wide-ranging survey of policy and practical aspects of supply chains in the 21st century, by an acknowledged expert. Global Supply Chain Ecosystems provides valuable insights for practitioners and students alike." ("Errol Muir, Publications Editor, Australian APEC Study Centre")

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

03.03.2016

Herausgeber

Mark Millar

Verlag

Kogan Page Ltd

Seitenzahl

288

Maße (L/B/H)

24/16,1/2 cm

Gewicht

604 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-7494-7932-9

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: [email protected]

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  • About the author
    Publisher's acknowledgements
    Author's acknowledgements

    01 Global supply chain ecosystems
    Introduction
    Supply chain management has become strategic
    Supply chains have become increasingly complex
    Global supply chains for a connected world
    Summary

    02 Supply chain visibility
    An introduction to supply chain visibility - what, why, where and how
    Supply chain visibility is about 'connecting the right dots'
    Technology - friend or foe?
    What do we mean by IT systems in supply chains?
    Commitment to integration is essential
    Case study: How technology enables supply chain visibility

    03 Sustainability and green supply chains
    Positive environmental strategies for a sustainable supply chain
    Drivers of a green supply chain
    Practical steps to a green supply chain
    Who can apply green supply chain and logistics programmes?
    Educating staff on environmental awareness
    Industry leadership
    Case study: Green supply chains depend upon accurate and complete data collection and analysis

    04 Risk and supply chain resilience
    Risk - building supply chain resilience for competitive advantage
    Evaluating the potential for risks in the supply chain
    Types of risk
    Prevention vs preparedness
    Features of a resilient supply chain ecosystem
    Building supply chain resilience
    Case study: Examples of supply chain risks and contingency planning

    05 Free trade for all - navigating the FTA landscape
    Free trade agreements - economic necessity or political minefield?
    Who's who in free trade?
    International support for FTAs
    A valuable South-east Asia perspective
    What's gone wrong with the WTO's mission?
    In defence of the WTO
    What now for the WTO and FTAs?
    Can trade barriers be justified?
    Tariff engineering, the new supply chain discipline
    Critical factors when considering location
    Case study: Best practices in effective customs duty management

    06 The Asian Era
    The workers have become the shoppers
    The Asian Era is here and now!
    China at the crossroads?
    The rising stars of ASEAN
    Case study: Myanmar enters the world of global trade

    07 The New Silk Road connecting Europe and Asia
    An historic trade route revived for the 21st century
    Deep-sea ocean freight
    Will economic shifts boost the New Silk Road?
    Asia-Europe by land transport
    Governmental and organizational investment and support
    Barriers to Silk Road trade
    Case study: China's $40 billion Silk Road Fund

    08 Integrated logistics hubs
    Integrated logistics hubs enable global supply chain ecosystems
    Container ports as transit hubs
    Integrated logistics hubs-leading examples
    Logistics service providers connect the dots
    Case study: SME freight forwarders connect integrated logistics hubs via membership networks

    09 Human Capital - the talent pool
    Human capital - the fuel that drives supply chain ecosystems
    Talent shortages in emerging markets
    Human resource challenges and opportunities in developed economies
    Making training and development pay at all levels
    Why staff move on
    Make training and development pay at all levels
    The changing labour market
    Case study: Gender diversity in supply chain and logistics

    10 Omni-channel supply chains
    The brave new world of omni-channel supply chains
    What drives the e-commerce revolution?
    Old and the new - from traditional retailers to new technology-enabled entrants
    Supply chain impact of omni-channel?
    Case study: The Amazon phenomenon - internet business or logistics company?

    11 Africa - is it the next Asia?
    What future for Africa by 2050?
    Diverse and complex
    Logistics developments and the supply chain challenge
    Nigeria - Africa's largest and most populous economy
    Case study: Walvis Bay Corridor set to make Namibia a leading logistics hub

    12 Supply chain innovation
    Future considerations for global supply chain ecosystems
    Technology developments impacting supply chains
    Inland container port developments expand the ecosystem
    Game-changing infrastructure developments could transform trade flows
    Case study: Innovative port solution for ocean freight supply chains

    References
    Index