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Product Description Increase your knowledge of supply chain management and leverage it properly for your business If you own or make decisions for a business, you need to master the critical concept of supply chain management. 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. The 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 A single business decision in one department can have unplanned effects in one or more areas, such as purchasing or operations. Supply Chain Management For Dummies helps you grasp the connections between business lines for wiser decision making and planning. From the Inside Flap Apply supply chain models to understand business Identify the best software to automate processes Use analytics and metrics to mitigate business risks Understand, plan, and manage your supply chain No matter what part of a business you work in—marketing, sales, logistics, operations, purchasing, IT—it's part of the supply chain. Effectively managing all the connected pieces of a supply chain is essential. This book helps you see your business as a unified system where all the elements need to be aligned for success. It explains supply chain management from a variety of perspectives so you can understand what it is, why it matters, and how to leverage it in all areas of your organization. Here's knowledge that will help your business thrive! Inside... Examine the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model Improve processes with metrics Evaluate your risks Choose the right software Learn to work with automation Decide if you should seek certification Continue your supply chain management education From the Back Cover Apply supply chain models to understand business Identify the best software to automate processes Use analytics and metrics to mitigate business risks Understand, plan, and manage your supply chain No matter what part of a business you work inmarketing, sales, logistics, operations, purchasing, ITit's part of the supply chain. Effectively managing all the connected pieces of a supply chain is essential. This book helps you see your business as a unified system where all the elements need to be aligned for success. It explains supply chain management from a variety of perspectives so you can understand what it is, why it matters, and how to leverage it in all areas of your organization. Here's knowledge that will help your business thrive! Inside... Examine the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model Improve processes with metrics Evaluate your risks Choose the right software Learn to work with automation Decide if you should seek certification Continue your supply chain management education About the Author 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.