Successful supply chain management is a source of competitive advantage in today's dynamic business environment. Relevant issues both at the strategic and operational levels of decision-making are considered in this book which provides the reader with an up-to-date analysis of the latest theoretical and practical trends in supply chain management. Using a variety of case-studies from different industry sectors, the book examines the various components of the supply chain, analyses the trade-offs that exist in achieving integration, and explores issues of organisation and implementation.

Preface

1 Quick Response: From Evolution to Revolution - New Strategies for Business Logistics
2 The Quick Response Model and its Applicability in the UK
3 The Role of Logistics and IT in the European Enterprise
4 Electronic Trading in Europe
5 Electronic Commerce - A Vital Component in Logistics Structures
6 Global Networking: Why a Managed Solution is Best
7 In-house or Third Party Distribution?
8 Distribution Trends in the Food Manufacturing and Processing Industries
9 Pan-European Business Systems: Results of Survey
10 Supply Chain Planning Under Uncertainty
11 New Trends in Rapid Response Manufacturing Logistics
12 Quick Response Manufacturing in the Tyre Industry
13 Changing Methods in the Toiletries Industry: A Case Study
14 Time-Based Distribution
15 Integrators: The Challenge of Changing Logistics Structures
16 Quick Response in Retail Distribution: An International Perspective.