Quick Response in the Supply Chain

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.

Practical information on how to organise and implement a successful supply chain management With latest trends in supply chain management

Inhalt
Preface.- 1 Quick Response: From Evolution to Revolution New Strategies for Business Logistics.- 2 The Quick Response Model and its Applicability in the UK.- 3 The Role of Logistics and IT in the European Enterprise.- 4 Electronic Trading in Europe.- 5 Electronic Commerce A Vital Component in Logistics Structures.- 6 Global Networking: Why a Managed Solution is Best.- 7 In-house or Third Party Distribution?.- 8 Distribution Trends in the Food Manufacturing and Processing Industries.- 9 Pan-European Business Systems: Results of Survey.- 10 Supply Chain Planning Under Uncertainty.- 11 New Trends in Rapid Response Manufacturing Logistics.- 12 Quick Response Manufacturing in the Tyre Industry.- 13 Changing Methods in the Toiletries Industry: A Case Study.- 14 Time-Based Distribution.- 15 Integrators: The Challenge of Changing Logistics Structures.- 16 Quick Response in Retail Distribution: An International Perspective.