Supply Chain Management For Dummies, Daniel Stanton
Supply Chain Management For Dummies, Daniel Stanton
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Supply Chain Management For Dummies
2nd Edition

Author: Daniel Stanton

Narrator: Jonathan Yen

Unabridged: 13 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/23/2021


Synopsis

Supply Chain Management For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you to an understanding of what a supply chain is and how to leverage this system effectively across your business, no matter its size or industry.

This book helps you learn about the areas of business that make up a supply chain, from procurement to operations to distribution. And it explains the importance of supporting functions like sales, information technology, and human resources. You'll be prepared to align the parts of this system to meet the needs of customers, suppliers, and shareholders. By viewing the company as a supply chain, you'll be able to make decisions based on how they will affect every part of the chain.

To help you fully understand supply chains, the author focuses on the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model. This approach allows all types of professionals to handle their work demands.

● Use metrics to improve processes

● Evaluate business risks through analytics

● Choose the right software and automation processes

● Plan for your supply chain management certification and continuing education

About Daniel Stanton

Daniel Stanton is known as "Mr. Supply Chain." His books are used by students and professionals around the world, and his courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed more than 1 million times. He holds numerous industry certifications, including Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and SCPro.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Animekh on June 05, 2020

I confess that I started this book as a dummy. Now, I stand at the last page, and I ain't a dummy anymore. There's a lot to learn here. I am a Software Developer on SAP ERP, and I wanted to know where I fit in the big picture of SCM. I must say, I now have an appreciation of my work, the people aroun......more

Goodreads review by Chuck on August 25, 2023

My goal in reading this book was to understand what all the "buzz" about 'Supply Chain Management' is. Both for my purposes and as a very thorough introduction to all aspects of the issue, this book does very well. After reading this book it seems to me that 'Supply Chain Management' is just a new t......more

Goodreads review by Quique on March 26, 2020

Me dan un poco de apuro los libros "...For Dummies", pero vi que este tenía críticas buenas, y cualquier otro que tratara este tema valía el doble. Me ha gustado bastante, trata muchísimos temas de Supply Chain a nivel general y es ameno con ejemplos bastante claros. No profundiza en algunas cosas,......more

Goodreads review by Bill on September 28, 2019

I've had the pleasure of knowing Daniel for over a decade and recently had him give a talk to our team. We both attended the MIT Supply Chain Masters program, and his book covers and distills many of the key lessons of a supply chain program. Even as an experienced practitioner, it was helpful to fi......more

Goodreads review by Abhi on August 27, 2022

Did I read a whole book on supply chains for fun? Yes, yes I did. This book was great for it too as the author broke down the entire supply chain into parts and defined each part and how it interacts with the whole including logistics, technology, project management, warehousing, and finance. I’d re......more