Publishing and Copyright

Principles of Supply Chain Management

• The book is written by Joel D. Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, and G. Keong Leong, all professors at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
• The book is published by Cengage Learning, a leading provider of educational materials.

About the Authors

• Joel D. Wisner is a professor of supply chain management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
• Keah-Choon Tan is a professor of supply chain management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
• G. Keong Leong is a professor of supply chain management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Brief Contents

• The book is divided into five parts:
  • Supply Chain Management: An Overview
  • Supply Issues in Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Issues in Supply Chain Management
  • Distribution Issues in Supply Chain Management
  • Integration Issues in Supply Chain Management

Part 1: Supply Chain Management: An Overview

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • Supply chain management is defined as the coordination of activities across the entire supply chain to achieve a competitive advantage.
  • The importance of supply chain management is highlighted, including its impact on cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Part 2: Supply Issues in Supply Chain Management

• Chapter 2: Purchasing Management
  • The role of purchasing in supply chain management is discussed, including the financial significance of supply management.
  • The purchasing process is outlined, including the steps involved in procurement, sourcing, and supplier selection.
• Chapter 3: Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
  • The importance of building trust and developing strong relationships with suppliers is emphasized.
  • Strategies for managing supplier relationships, including supplier evaluation and certification, are discussed.
• Chapter 4: Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
  • The concepts of ethical and sustainable sourcing are defined, and the importance of developing ethical and sustainable sourcing strategies is highlighted.
  • Strategies for implementing ethical and sustainable sourcing practices, including supply base rationalization and supplier certification, are discussed.

Part 3: Operations Issues in Supply Chain Management

• Chapter 5: Demand Forecasting
  • The importance of demand forecasting in supply chain management is discussed.
  • Various forecasting techniques, including qualitative and quantitative methods, are outlined.
• Chapter 6: Resource Planning Systems
  • The concept of resource planning systems is introduced, and the different types of systems, including aggregate production planning and master production scheduling, are discussed.
  • The role of material requirements planning and capacity planning in resource planning systems is highlighted.
• Chapter 7: Inventory Management
  • The concepts of dependent and independent demand are discussed, and the importance of inventory management in supply chain management is highlighted.
  • Various inventory management models, including the economic order quantity and the quantity discount models, are outlined.
• Chapter 8: Process Management—Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain
  • The concepts of lean production and the Toyota Production System are introduced, and the importance of lean thinking in supply chain management is highlighted.
  • The principles of Six Sigma, including the DMAIC improvement cycle, are discussed, and the role of Six Sigma in supply chain management is highlighted.

Part 4: Distribution Issues in Supply Chain Management

• Chapter 9: Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics
  • The importance of logistics in supply chain management is discussed, and the different types of logistics, including domestic and global logistics, are outlined.
  • The role of transportation and warehousing in logistics is highlighted.

Note: The study notes are concise and focus on the key facts and concepts presented in the text.Here are the study notes for the text:

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• The book "Principles of Supply Chain Management" is a comprehensive guide to supply chain management, covering four perspectives: purchasing, operations, logistics, and integration of processes.
• The book is designed for junior- or senior-level business students, beginning MBA students, and practicing managers.

Part 1: Overview of Supply Chain Management

• Introduces the basic concepts of supply chain management, including the bullwhip effect, supplier relationship management, forecasting, demand management, enterprise resource planning, transportation management, and customer relationship management.
• Discusses the importance of supply chain management in today's business environment.

Part 2: Supply Issues in Supply Chain Management

• Covers purchasing management, supplier relationships, and ethical and sustainable sourcing.
• Topics include government purchasing, global sourcing, e-procurement, software applications, supplier development, and green purchasing.

Part 3: Operations Issues in Supply Chain Management

• Discusses forecasting, resource planning, inventory management, lean production, and Six Sigma.
• Covers topics such as collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR); distribution requirements planning (DRP); and radio frequency identification (RFID).

Part 4: Distribution Issues in Supply Chain Management

• Covers logistics, transportation, warehouse management, and global logistics.
• Topics include green transportation, international logistics security, reverse logistics, customer relationship management, global location decisions, and service response logistics.

Part 5: Integration Issues in Supply Chain Management

• Discusses the integration of supply chain processes, including performance measurement, risk management, and supply chain visibility.
• Covers topics such as supply chain process integration, obstacles to integration, and managing supply chain risk and security.

Additional Features

• The book includes features such as "Supply Chain Management in Action", "e-Business Connection", and "Global Perspective" to provide real-world examples and applications.
• The companion website includes teaching cases, instructor resources, and student materials.

Authors

• Joel D. Wisner is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
• Keah-Choon Tan is a Professor of Operations Management and Chair of the Marketing Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.### About the Authors
• Dr. Tan has published articles in supply chain management, quality, and operations scheduling in academic journals and magazines.
• He has served as co-track chair and on various committees for the Decision Sciences Institute.
• He has also served as editor, co-guest editor, and on the editorial boards of academic journals.
• Dr. Leong is Professor and Chair of the Management Department in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
• He has received research and teaching awards, including the UNLV Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award.
• He has co-authored three books and has been active in the Decision Sciences Institute.

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• The importance of understanding supply chain management in today's fast-changing business environment.
• The need to create effective and efficient supply chain solutions to achieve growth.
• The objectives of supply chain management include describing a supply chain, defining supply chain management, and understanding its elements, local, regional, and global activities, and current trends.

Supply Chain Management in Action

• A personal story about a father's curiosity about where coal goes after it's unloaded at a harbor.
• The importance of having an end-to-end view of business operations, from suppliers to customers.
• Companies are striving to achieve this kind of visibility to stay competitive in today's fast-changing business environment.

Introduction

• The need for organizations to work closely with their suppliers and customers to make products and services that customers want.
• The importance of paying attention to where materials come from, how they're designed, produced, and transported, and what customers really want.
• The trend towards collaborative approaches to making and distributing products and services, including strategic partnerships with suppliers, transportation, and warehousing companies.

Supply Chain Management Defined

• A supply chain is a series of companies involved in producing and delivering a product or service to the end customer.
• The supply chain includes raw material suppliers, component manufacturers, product manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.
• The focal firm is the company in the middle of the supply chain, and its direct suppliers and customers are first-tier suppliers and customers.
• The supply chain can be complex, with multiple tiers, and may involve foreign suppliers or markets.

The Importance of Supply Chain Management

• The key to developing effective supply chain management programs is keeping the customer in mind.
• Companies that make decisions without considering the interests of the end customer and other supply chain members may increase costs, risks, and waiting time, leading to lower customer demand.
• Service providers, such as trucking and airfreight shipping companies, play a crucial role in supporting the supply chain.