SCM is one of the hottest topics in manufacturing and distribution, and like JIT and TQC it requires a corporate commitment. This book provides both fundamental principles of SCM as well as a set of guidelines to assist in practical application of SCM. It will be one of the first books on the market that deals exclusively with SCM and its application. Readers in the academic, management sciences, sales, marketing and government environments will find this book of particular interest.

Meeting the challenge of supply chain management. The challenge of today''s business environment. Evolution of supply chain management. Developing SCM strategies. Supply channel management. Supply chain inventory management. Supply chain quality and performance measurement. The workforce and information technology. Implementing SCM. Index.