The Handbook of Global Supply Chain Management is no light reference but a solid pick for college-level libraries strong in holdings pertaining to global supply chains. . . .Attention to well-rounded detail and depth from different approaches makes The Handbook of Global Supply Chain Management a critical acquisition for any serious college-level collection offering grad students and researchers detailed perspectives on the subject.

This state-of-the-art Handbook provides a comprehensive understanding and assessment of the field of global supply chain management (GSCM). Editors John T. Mentzer Matthew B. Myers and Theodore P. Stank bring together a distinguished group of contributors to describe and critically examine the key perspectives guiding GSCM taking stock of what we know (and do not know) about them.?????? Key Features: Identifies emerging developments and delineates their significance to the practice of GSCM Examines many methods and perspectives on GSCM that have emerged from logistics operations marketing management economics sociology personnel information systems and international relations Employs top flight international contributors from both academia and practice who share their unique perspectives and insights within the broad parameters of this volume???? Intended Audience: The Handbook is a valuable resource for graduate students researchers and parishioners alike bringing clarity and comprehensive insight to the phenomenon of global supply chains and to their management.

Preface - John T. Mentzer Theodore P. Stank Matthew B. Myers

Chapter 1 - Why Global Supply Chain Management? - John T. Mentzer Theodore P. Stank Matthew B. Myers About Global Supply Chain Management About the Handbook Understanding Global Supply Chains Managing the Functions Resource Management Managing the Relations Making It Happen Conclusions Part 1: Understanding Global Supply Chains - John T. Mentzer Theodore P. Stank Matthew B. Myers

Chapter 2 - Global Supply Chain Management Strategy - John T. Mentzer Theodore P. Stank Matthew B. Myers Background Global SCM Strategy Impacts on Strategic Orientation Capabilities and Structural Elements of GSCMS Performance Implications Integration of GSCMS Into Firm Strategy - Matthew B. Myers Antonio Borghesi Ivan Russo

Chapter 3 - Assessing the Global Environment - Matthew B. Myers Antonio Borghesi Ivan Russo Yesterday's Supply Chains in Today's Global Environment Cross-Cultural Influences and the Global Supply Chain Foreign Currency Volatility Political Economies Two Sets of Rules The New Environment of Hypersecurity Conclusions - Dan Flint Britta Gammelgaard

Chapter 4 - Value and Customer Service Management - Dan Flint Britta Gammelgaard Value Management Customer Service Customer Service and Value Management - John T. Mentzer Mark A. Moon Dominique Estampe Glen W. Margolis

Chapter 5 - Demand Mangement - John T. Mentzer Mark A. Moon Dominique Estampe Glen W. Margolis Derived Versus Independent Demand A Model of Supply Chain Demand Management Forecasts Versus Plans Versus Targets Sales and Operations Planning Why Is a Sales Forecast Needed? The Tools of Sales Forecasting Management Sales Forecasting Management Questions Demand Management: An Iterative Process - Donna F Davis Didier Chenneveau

Chapter 6 - Knowledge Management - Donna F Davis Didier Chenneveau From Data to Knowledge Building Knowledge Management Competence Challenges to Building Knowledge Management Competence - Everth N. S. Larsson Anders Ljungberg

Chapter 7 - Process Orientation - Everth N. S. Larsson Anders Ljungberg Introductory Views on SCM and Processes The Heritage of the Function-Oriented Organization Different Processes A Business Viewed as a System Elements in a Process-Oriented Organization Designing the Process-Oriented Organization Is SCM Possible in Function-Oriented Organizations? Should Processes Be Company-Specific or Standard? How to Make SCM Work Measurement Analysis and Development Conclusions Part II: Managing the Functions - Thomas E. DeCarlo William L. Cron

Chapter 8 - Marketing and Sales Management - Thomas E. DeCarlo William L. Cron Marketing Strategy Strategic Implementation Decisions Sales Force Program Decisions Summary - Margaret Bruce Lucy Daly Kenneth B. Kahn

Chapter 9 - Product Management - Margaret Bruce Lucy Daly Kenneth B. Kahn The Role of Product Management Global Product Launch Launch Strategy Influencers Global Launch Strategy Considerations Company One Company Two Summary - E. Powell Robinson Funda Sahin

Chapter 10 - Operations Management - E. Powell Robinson Funda Sahin What Is Operations Management? Operations Management Decision Problems Evolution of Operations Management Different Perspectives of Operations Management Operations Management in the New Economy Synchronizing the Marketplace and Operations through Agility Implications and Conclusions - Abr� Pienaar

Chapter 11 - Integrated Logistics Management - Abr� Pienaar Logistics in The Context Of Supply Chain Management Business Process Integration The Business Process Framework Methods and Techniques Organization and People Systems and Data Designing Integrated Logistics Bus