Most executives today readily acknowledge the critical value of supply chains. A sobering truth, however, is that thousands of U.S. companies never even consider supply chain strategies when creating business plans—even though they account for roughly 60 percent of a firm’s total costs, 100 percent of the inventory, and are essential to providing the customer service required to drive sales.
This shocking fact is at the heart of J. Paul Dittmann’s latest book, Supply Chain Transformation. This essential volume provides guidelines and suggestions for creating and maintaining a customized supply chain system that drives revenue, maximizes profitability, improves efficiency, and increases shareholder value. Dr. Dittmann, Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, and a frequent contributor to SCMR is among the panelists today’s webcast, “Transportation’s Role in the Global Supply Chain.”
Supply Chain Transformation: Building and Executing an Integrated Supply Chain Strategy, is Published by McGraw Hill, and will be available next month.
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