Introduction To Supply Chain Management

This is a core textbook for courses in Supply Chain Management, or a supplementary text for courses in purchasing, Materials Management, and Logistics- all in the college of business.
Supply Chain Management is the culmination for discussions with procurement, logistics, and operations managers in a number of different industries. This text provides an introduction to the core tasks and challenges required to effectively manage a supply chain. This book is intended to provide students and mangers with a topical discussion of what supply chains are, why they are important, and the types of challenges implicit in managing supply chains.

Contents
Introduction to Supply Chain Management.
The Role of Information Systems and Technology in Supply Chain Management.
Managing the Flow of Materials across the Supply Chain.
Developing and Maintaining Supply Chain Relationships.
Cases in Supply Chain Management.
Future Challenges in Supply Chain Management.
Index