Supply Chain Risk Management: Vulnerability and Resilience in Logistics
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.38 (536 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0749448547 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Timely and relevant" according to Amazon Customer. Great book and lots of case studies. I would give a 5, but the format gets a little repetitive. The book also glosses over some of the topics which will require you to find additional resources to learn more in depth. As a supply chain professional I find the book relevant and timely.. Excellent! Jan Husdal This excellent book by Donald Waters offers a comprehensive overview of many important issues in managing supply chain risk. More than 15 case studies and a straightforward hands-on practical approach make this book an enjoyable read. I almost forgot that I bought this book as a text book. This book is written with the manager in mind, and is interspersed with examples from real life, along with calculations and illustrations that explain the concept in a manner that is practical and easy to follow even if you know nothing about supply chain management theory, common s. A must in any project manager's library Amazon Customer This is one of the best descriptive books in the topic, written in a simple, easy to understand language. Excellent specific SCRM guidelines are provided, as it has been written with the practitioner in mind (although researchers could find some topics constructives.) It can also be use as a complement reading in Business Continuity Management courses.
"A straightforward discussion from understanding the basics to understanding the future of risk analysis and how to deliver a risk management strategy. The tables, matrices, diagrams and tools are excellent, and clearly guide you through the whole risk management end-to-end process." -- Logistics & Transport Focus
There is constant pressure on managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chains, allowing materials to move quickly and at low cost. This pressure has encouraged a stream of new initiatives and methods. But there is a growing realization that these new methods also bring unforeseen problems. In particular, they increase the supply chain’s vulnerability to disruptions. By removing the slack that used to protect supply chains from unforeseen events, they create inflexible chains where even a small, unexpected event can bring everything to a standstill. These unexpected events define the risks, and supply chain risk management is the function responsible for managing them. Supply Chain Risk Management introduces the principles of this function. It reviews the current thinking on the subject, describes methods that are most widely used, and shows where the subject is heading. It takes a straightforward approach, developing ideas in a logical sequence without being diverted into philosophical discussion or getting lost in the latest jargon. This book is aimed at anyone who wants to know about risk management and its growing impact on the supply chain. The early chapters outline the importance of the subject and review the core areas of risk and supply chain management. Then the book develops the principles of supply chain risk management, from the steps needed to introduce it to the complexities of emergency planning.