Supply Chain Transformation

How to Leverage Technology for Competitive Advantage
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-3986-2335-4
Verlag: Kogan Page

Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Understand the importance of technology in driving competitive advantage and avoid common obstacles and pitfalls in supply chain technology implementation with this essential guide.

In today's complex supply chain landscape, staying ahead of the competition is a daily challenge. Supply Chain Transformation helps supply chain leaders gain an advantage and harness technology capabilities to deliver supply chain transformation in a rapidly evolving market. Outlining the opportunities presented by digital technologies as well as the common challenges and limitations, this book contains every element supply chain professionals need to thrive in a technology-driven environment.

Covering topics including data-driven decision making, end-to end visibility and supply chain automation, this essential guide features real-world examples from companies such as M&S, Walmart and DPD. Supply Chain Transformation also includes interviews from supply chain leaders at companies including Unilever, Mars, Heineken and Estee Lauder, exploring how supply chain leaders can embrace the importance of continuous innovation and improvement in supply chain management.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mowat, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Einkauf, Logistik, Supply-Chain-Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section - One: Introduction to Supply Chain Transformation; Chapter - 01: Supply Chain Opportunities in the Digital Age; Chapter - 02: The Role of Technology in Supply Chain Transformation; Chapter - 03: The Current State of Supply Chain Management; Section - Two: Digital Technologies for Supply Chain Advantage; Chapter - 04: Digital Technologies for Supply Chain Visibility and Transparency; Chapter - 05: Leveraging Data Analytics for Supply Chain Insights; Chapter - 06: The Role of Automation and Robotics in Supply Chain Optimisation; Chapter - 07: Digital Platforms for Supply Chain Collaboration and Integration; Section - Three: Implementing and Investing in Digital Technologies in Supply Chain; Chapter - 08: Building a Business Case for Supply Chain Technology Investment; Chapter - 09: Change Management and Cultural Transformation; Chapter - 10: Overcoming Common Obstacles and Pitfalls; Chapter - 11: Measuring Success and ROI; Section - Four: Supply Chain Transformation and Future; Chapter - 12: The Future of Supply Chain Management: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities; Chapter - 13: The Role of People in Supply Chain Technology Adoption and Implementation; Chapter - 14: The Impact of Supply Chain Technology on Sustainability and Social Responsibility; Section - Five: Conclusion; Chapter - 15: Summary and Key Takeaways: Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage in Supply Chain Management; Chapter - 16: Final Thoughts and Future Considerations

Über Autor(innen)

Mowat, Michael
Michael Mowat works at IBM where he leads the Consulting Supply Chain Practice for the UK and Ireland. He partners with clients to drive transformational change in their supply chains. He is a recognized thought leader in supply chain management and frequently shares his expertise through writing and speaking engagements. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and member of the Association for Supply Chain Management. He is based in Surrey, UK.

Michael Mowat works at IBM where he leads the Consulting Supply Chain Practice for the UK and Ireland. He partners with clients to drive transformational change in their supply chains, from strategy development to capability implementation. He is a recognised expert in supply chain management and frequently shares his expertise through writing and speaking engagements. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and of the Association for Supply Chain Management. He is based in London, UK.