A complete guide to managing technical issues and procuring third-party resources
The Wiley Guides to the Management of Projects address critical, need-to-know information that will help professionals successfully manage projects in most businesses and help students learn the best practices of the industry. They contain not only well-known and widely used basic project management practices but also the newest and most cutting-edge concepts in the broader theory and practice of managing projects.
This fourth volume in the series offers expert guidance on the supply chain and delivery cycle of the project, as well as the technology management issues that are involved such as modeling, design, and verification. Technology within the context of the management of projects involves not so much actually doing the "technical" elements of the project as managing the processes and practices by which projects are transformed from concepts into actual entities-and doing this effectively within the time, cost, strategic, and other constraints on the project. The contributors to this volume, among the most recognized international leaders in the field, guide you through the key life-cycle issues that define the project, ensure its viability, manage requirements, and track changes-highlighting the key steps along the way in transforming and realizing the technical definition of the project.
Complete your understanding of project management with these other books in The Wiley Guides to the Management of Projects series:
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The Wiley Guide to Project Control
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The Wiley Guide to Project, Program & Portfolio Management
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The Wiley Guide to Project Organization & Project Management Competencies

This book introduces readers to additive technology and its application in different business sectors. It explores the fundamental impact additive has on technology, particularly on operations, innovation, supply chains, the environment and customer relations. Subsequently, on the basis of a broad survey of the best technology adopters, it offers advice on how to enhance business value by implementing the technology in different industrial and commercial environments. Additive manufacturing (AM) is a new area of manufacturing that has already brought about phenomenal changes to industry and business models. It affects nearly all aspects of the managerial and organizational thinking that was applied to conventional manufacturing. Currently, the technology is being adopted in manufacturing areas that involve high-value products with complex geometries, and small to medium production volumes. It boosts the productivity of new product development processes by slashing costs, reducing time and promoting creativity and innovativeness. Further, it shrinks supply chains by bringing firms closer to their customers. This unique book offers abundant empirical and practical evidence confirming the value of this new technology.

For undergraduate and graduate courses in Logistics. A dynamic foundation to the global study of contemporary logistics A market-?leading text, Contemporary Logistics explores modern logistics from a managerial perspective. These are characterized by geopolitical tensions in parts of the world, steadily increasing trade, supply chain vulnerabilities caused by severe natural disasters, and an unabated pace of technological advancement. In it, you see theory come to life through timely, practical, and exciting coverage of logistics fundamentals, and challenges and opportunities for logistics managers in today's dynamic global landscape. The 12th Edition gives you the most up-?to?-date insights and perspectives sourced from reviewers, adopters, and other stakeholders.

This edition of Supply Chain Management (SCM) was revised to appeal to a wider readership besides students taking SCM courses. Global supply chain managers and researchers in the fields of SCM and operations strategy would find it a useful reference. Rather than discuss the technical issues of SCM, the book focuses on the strategic perspectives and approaches of SCM. Students learn to identify SCM issues from the top management's perspective. The book also presents real-world managerial problems and incorporates case studies for connecting theories with practices. By exploring the fundamental issues of SCM, managers acquire a new learning perspective that enables them to solve problems in a more sustainable and innovative manner rather than use short-term, ad hoc solutions. Finally, it distils various theoretical concepts to allow researchers to observe real SCM issues in a managerial context which allows for practical, meaningful and impactful research to be carried out.

Using a reader-friendly style and straightforward, interesting approach, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE, 11E blends logistics theory with practical applications. The latest content highlights emerging issues, technology developments, and global changes in the constantly evolving field of supply chain management today. This digital edition examines today's real companies and how public and private organizations are responding to the continual pressure to modernize and transform their supply chains. Updated features and short cases offer hands-on managerial experience as you examine the key decisions and circumstances that supply chain managers face daily. New profiles introduce each chapter with real organizations, people, or events that emphasize the relevance of what you are learning. Technology-focused features and global content examine key areas where change is occurring and provide a meaningful perspective on how today's changes impact current and future supply chains.

Every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topic

Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the procurement and sourcing functions, "The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference, Second Edition" is filled with everything every organization needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of a procurement professional. Presented logically to match the flow of the procurement and sourcing functions, the book is filled with practical aids such as step-by-step guides to each segment of the process, as well as checklists and customizable forms. The new edition of this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the procurement and supply manager in the new millennium.Coverage on how to select suppliers and measure performanceReveals the easiest way to drive continuous improvement in the supply baseFeatures tips on providing value to the organizationHelps you identify those strategies that will work best for your business for years to come

Written for the worldwide profession of procurement and supply management, "The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference, Second Edition" offers detailed coverage and tips with an eye toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices.

This is a procurement textbook that does not attempt to compete with, or cover the same ground, to any extent, that existing procurement textbooks cover. Rather, we have taken the view that a text was needed to provide what might be termed a detailed overview of and introduction to, the fundamentals of procurement

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.CHANGE FOR THE BETTER!Learn to create world-class logistics and supply chains in any industry using kaizen's seven main principles At a time when businesses are restructuring to become more competitive, many seek a road map to improve their operations. Kaizen in Logistics and Supply Chains is at the forefront of this journey--and can point youin the right direction to help your company in implementing innovative production and logistics systemsand changing its culture for the better. Based on the themes of Masaaki Imai's bestseller, Gemba Kaizen, considered the "bible" of the quality/management movement, this new work provides the first highly detailed explanation of how to create world-class logistics and supply chains regardless of industry. It includes more than 200 photographs, flow diagrams, value stream maps, and tables--and features a case study that illustrates how a company became more competitive by successfully implementing kaizen principles. There's never been a better guide to lead your company's quest for improvement. KEY FEATURES: Explanation of how the seven main kaizen principles can be applied to transform world-class logistics and worldwide supply chains Prerequisites for implementing these systems, including stabilization and change management activities Concrete steps to implementing kanban systems, internal and external logistics loops, design flow production lines, and supermarket systems Detailed real-world case study to illustrate successful implementation of the book's theories, and scorecards so readers can evaluate their progress in practice Foreword by Masaaki Imai, Founder and Chairman of the Kaizen Institute, and author of the bestseller Gemba Kaizen

This very practical guide describes the whole process of contracting for goods and services, from selecting tenderers to placing a contract. It details the key topics that are necessary for success, such as contract strategy, contract types, contract law and evaluating tenders. Whilst the book also addresses the project context in which purchasing takes place, the subject matter could equally be applied to any business context. The treatment of the subject assumes no prior knowledge but, at the same time, provides the experienced person with new, and sometimes unconventional, insights into the subject. The book includes personal experiences, cases and exercises in order to root the subject into the real world. The Project Manager's Guide to Purchasing has been structured so that the reader can choose the chapter topic areas that they wish to study in isolation. Where necessary references are provided to complement the individual chapters. Illustrations of key documents in the purchasing and contracting process are also provided.

This title covers all aspects of Services Procurement, including procurement objectives, outsourcing, quality maintenance, supplier relationship management and more.

Delivering successful procurement programs has helped businesses like IKEA, Tesla and Nike maximize the potential of their resources and gain the competitive advantage. Learn how to develop similar strategies, that meet the needs of the business, customers and suppliers, and lead their implementation using insights from the experts in procurement strategy. Leading Procurement Strategy provides readers with a complete overview of the skills, knowledge and tools needed to implement a successful procurement strategy. The expert author team of Carlos Mena, Remko van Hoek, and Martin Christopher present practical advice and guidance underpinned by academic theory and supported by an extensive range of real-world case studies including IBM, IKEA, John Deere, NASA, Nike and Tesla. Readers are shown how to develop, deliver and sustain procurement performance with clear and accessible guidance. The third edition offers the latest insights into the future of procurement and digitalization, updates on green and socially responsible procurement and a revised structure. The key issues affecting the procurement function are covered and tips for developing the best practices in teams are found throughout.

This book covers the essential elements of Procurement, including policies, legal aspects, e-purchasing, understanding the cycle and best practice tools and techniques. The style of the book is direct with little jargon. It covers all of the basics as well as providing detailed and wider discussions to encourage thought and practical application. To facilitate practical application, the book is illustrated by case studies and application checklists. There are also many additional exercises. The contents cover the following four main sections: Procurement Policies and Processes The procurement cycle: the pre-order steps The procurement cycle: the order and post order steps Procurement best practice, tools and techniques This last section focuses on topics such as E-Procurement, Relationship-based approaches, Global sourcing, Outsourcing, Corporate Social Responsibility and Supplier Development.

This book provides a step-by-step guide to implementing lean at SMEs using an approach that has been tested and fine-tuned at over a hundred organizations across India, South East Asia and the Middle East. The book approaches Lean through an implementation project cycle flow and enables the reader to understand the imperative for Lean, how to diagnose current operations, how to plan and deploy Lean and shows a path for long-term sustenance. Diverse situations such as meeting the demand fluctuations, designing a facility, or improving profit margin etc. are included in the case studies from multiple sectors, to ensure that every reader finds a situation similar to their organizational situation. While the publicly available literature on lean offers a large collection of tools and techniques, given each organization's unique context, the choice of the right sequence of tools differ. The book offers guidelines in terms of which solutions work in which context, backed by real-cases, which is a big help to the resource constrained SMEs. This book is an equally good resource for the organizations that have already implemented lean, as it provides realistic pointers about sustaining, tackling supply chain uncertainties and going beyond Lean by integrating emerging technologies and management principles. It is an excellent resource for students and researchers studying this area and also for corporates, professionals and industry watchers.

"As companies in growing numbers look to outsource functions not related to their core competencies, Bragg's work provides an excellent road map. Demonstrating a firm grasp of the topic, he intelligently walks the reader through the maze, analyzing all aspects of the process (including whether the function should or should not be outsourced). This is a must-read for both novices and veterans alike."
--Mary S. Schaeffer Editorial Director and Publisher Accounts Payable Now & Tomorrow

"Steve Bragg's Outsourcing gives business decision-makers the insights needed to make the case for or against outsourcing. The first half provides a thorough discussion of all aspects, including evaluating risks and rewards, selecting, contracting, and terminating. The second half provides in-depth analysis of ten different types of outsourcing services, including janitorial, customer service, and accounting. This book provides practical advice that will benefit everyone regardless of the extent of their prior experience."
--Dr. Will Yancey, PHD, CPA Independent Consultant

"Once again, Steve Bragg has compiled a comprehensive, well-written book that will yield an excellent return on time invested by readers. This is a must-have guide in outsourcing for any manager, whether newly exposed or an expert. I came away with some great ideas from the book!"
--James A. Bologa Executive Vice President and CFO Daticon Inc.

"Use of carefully considered outsourcing can be a critical component of any corporate strategy. In Outsourcing, Steve Bragg has given an excellent overview of why and when outsourcing should be considered, some precautionary thoughts, and specifics of how to successfullyimplement and manage any outsourced functions. He has created an excellent guide to the use of outsourcing as a means to enhance corporate success in today's challenging business climate."
--Richard V. Souders President and CEO Premier Data Services

In diesem Buch wird die strategische Transformation im Einkauf ausfuhrlich an einem realen Fallbeispiel beschrieben. Dazu wird die Vorgehensweise uber funf Jahre nachgezeichnet und wie sich der Einkauf schrittweise aus einer weitgehend abwickelnden Position zum geschatzten Business Partner entwickelt hat. Im Ergebnis ist der Einkauf auf Augenhoehe in alle relevanten Unternehmensprozesse und in die Formulierung der Unternehmensstrategie integriert. Im zweiten Teil wird ein Leitfaden fur die Einkaufspraxis zur strategischen Transformation des Einkaufs mit den drei Erfolgskonzepten vorgestellt: Ganzheitliche Strategie, Evolutionare Entwicklung und Change Management. Die eingesetzten Methoden, Instrumente und Prozesse werden detailliert dargestellt, beispielsweise zur Entwicklung von Warengruppenstrategien, zur Lieferantenklassifizierung und Lieferantenstrategie sowie zur Mitarbeiterentwicklung. Basiskonzept der strategischen Transformation im Einkauf ist die 15M-Architektur der Supply-Strategie - ein systematischer, ganzheitlicher Ansatz zur Formulierung von Supply-Strategien und zur Entwicklung des strategischen Einkaufs.

This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 12th international Global Sourcing Workshop 2018, held in La Thuile, Italy, in February 2018. The 9 contributions included were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The book offers a review of the key topics in sourcing of services, populated with practical frameworks that serve as a tool kit to students and managers. The range of topics covered in this book is wide and diverse, offering micro and macro perspectives on successful sourcing of services. Case studies from various organizations, industries and countries are used extensively throughout the book, giving it a unique position within the current literature offering.

This book focuses on sustainability in fashion retail, which is fast becoming the pivot point of future fashion retail strategies. Chapters in the book provide theoretical and practical insight on how going green may positively influence the strategy of fashion retailers and marketers, who have to react to the changing society and customer needs. Structured in four main parts, and based on distinct research questions, readers will be able to dig deep into the individual levers for possible adaptions. It thus provides a solid understanding on how to integrate green aspects into any fashion retailers business model.

The second edition of this popular textbook presents a balanced overview of the principles of supply chain management. Going beyond the usual supply chain text, Principles of Supply Chain Management not only details the individual components of the supply chain, but also illustrates how the pieces must come together. To show the logic behind why supply chain management is essential, the text examines how supply chains are evolving, looks ahead to new developments, and provides a balanced look at supply chains with a focus on both the customer side and the supplier side of supply chains. See What's New in the Second Edition: Expanded coverage of current topics such as e-commerce, risk management, outsourcing and reshoring, sustainability, project management, and data analytics Increased emphasis on how customers are becoming more influential in steering product design Additional coverage of the use of data analytics to evaluate customer preferences and buying patterns A new chapter devoted to logistics and its increasing importance in supply chains Company profiles of organizations with effective supply chains that illustrate the main theme of each chapter A "Hot Topic" for each chapter, providing a description of a critical management issue to stimulate class discussion A complete set of instructor materials for each chapter, including presentation slides, test banks, class exercises, discussion questions, and more From the point of distribution to the final customer, all the way back to the point of origin at the mine or farm, the text provides examples and case histories that illustrate a proven approach for achieving effective supply chain integration. This self-contained resource provides readers with a realistic appraisal of the state of the art in supply chain management and the understanding needed to build and manage effective supply chains in a wide range of industries. Most importantly, it emphasizes the need for building and maintaining collaboration among all members of the supply chain.

Dieses Buch nimmt eine grundlegende Einfuhrung in die Logistik und eine Einordnung der Logistik in den Wertschoepfungsprozess vor. Dabei wird auch der Frage nachgegangen, in welcher Beziehung Logistik(management) und Supply Chain Management stehen. Neben Begriffen und Strukturen in der Logistik werden auch Prozessaspekte behandelt. Ziel ist es, in kompakter Form das moderne Logistikverstandnis, das uber die reine physische Abwicklung von Gutertransporten, Umschlag und Lagerung hinausgeht, aufzuzeigen. Logistik wird dabei sowohl aus der Sicht einer Managementkonzeption als auch aus der Sicht der technischen Dimensionen behandelt. Jedes Kapitel enthalt Lernziele sowie zahlreiche UEbungsaufgaben mit ausfuhrlichen Loesungen zum Selbststudium und zur optimalen Prufungsvorbereitung.

Zuliefererkooperationen gewinnen in Unternehmenspraxis und wissenschaftlicher Forschung weiterhin an Bedeutung. Aufgrund der interdisziplinaren Relevanz sowie der daraus resultierenden vielfaltigen theoretischen Perspektiven gibt es jedoch bislang noch kein einheitliches Verstandnis fur Begrifflichkeiten und Managementansatze. Thomas Clauss nimmt eine umfassende begriffliche Einordnung der Zuliefererkooperation vor. Zudem werden zwei grundsatzliche Zielsetzungen vertikaler Kooperationen (Effizienz- und Effektivitatsziele) pragmatisch voneinander abgegrenzt. Die Erreichung dieser Ziele erfordert den Umgang mit interorganisationalen Dysfunktionalitaten wie Opportunismus oder mangelnder Koordination von gemeinsamen Aktivitaten. Die damit im Zusammenhang stehenden transaktionalen und relationalen Governancemechanismen werden beschrieben und in Bezug auf die Leistungsfahigkeit der Zusammenarbeit bewertet.

Neben den betrieblichen Grundfunktionen Produktion und Absatz fuhrt die Beschaffung immer noch ein Schattendasein. "Strategisches Beschaffungsmanagement" zeigt, welche Erfolgspotenziale im Einkauf vorhanden sind und wie man diese erschliesst und dauerhaft sichert. Das Lehrbuch gliedert sich nach amerikanischem Vorbild in abgeschlossene, aber inhaltlich zusammenhangende Lerneinheiten. Fur jede Lerneinheit sind die Lernziele klar definiert. Mit ausfuhrlichen Fallstudien kann der Lernerfolg anwendungsorientiert uberpruft werden."

In diesem Buch wird ein neues flexibles Losgroessenverfahren vorgestellt. Zunachst erfolgt ein UEberblick uber die Losgroessenplanung und deren Einbettung in die Materialwirtschaft sowie Produktionsplanung und -steuerung (PPS). Die Schwachstellen der bisher verwendeten Losgroessenverfahren werden ausfuhrlich dargestellt. Das neue Losgroessenverfahren fuhrt aufgrund seiner zahlreichen Vorteile zu einer Weiterentwicklung der Losgroessenplanung und wird zu einer Verbesserung betrieblicher Auftragsgroessen- und Bestellmengenentscheidungen beitragen koennen.