Supply Chain Management

Author: Sunil Chopra

Brand: PEARSON EDUCATION

Edition: 8

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 564

Release Date: 06-01-2026

Details: Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation, 8th Edition masterfully bridges the gap between established theory and the unique, dynamic realities of the Indian business landscape. The text is enriched with dozens of new, contextually relevant real-world examples, including lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, illuminating global concepts through the lens of business excellence.
Meticulously tailored for Indian readers, this edition empowers learners with a comprehensive and practical understanding of building and managing modern, resilient supply chains. An indispensable resource for students, educators, and practitioners alike, this book is key to mastering the intricacies of supply chain management.

Key Features
Deep Dive into Indian Firms: Detailed analyses of supply chain strategies of Zudio, Zara India, BOAT, DMART, and Flipkart. Focus on the Modern Indian Landscape: Omnichannel strategies of Tanishq and Lenskart, hyper-local quick commerce logistics, and the impact of GST, PM Gati Shakti, and ONDC. New and Updated Core Concepts: New chapters on supply chain segmentation and resilience; updated content on risk, IT, and sustainability. Timely and Relevant Content: “In the News” boxes linking chapter concepts to current global and local events.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Understanding the Supply Chain Chapter 2: Achieving Strategic Fit in a Supply Chain Chapter 3: Supply Chain Drivers and Financial Performance Chapter 4: Network Design in the Supply Chain Chapter 5: Building and Evaluating Optionality in Global Supply Chain Networks Chapter 6: Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain Chapter 7: Planning Supply in a Supply Chain – Aggregate Planning Chapter 8: Sales and Operations Planning in a Supply Chain Chapter 9: Coordination in a Supply Chain Chapter 10: Managing Economies of Scale in a Supply Chain – Cycle Inventory Chapter 11: Managing Uncertainty in a Supply Chain – Safety Inventory Chapter 12: Growing Supply Chain Profits Using Product Availability Chapter 13: Transportation in a Supply Chain Chapter 14: Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain Chapter 15: Information Technology in a Supply Chain Chapter 16: Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain Chapter 17: Sustainability and the Supply Chain Chapter 18: Segmentation and Tailoring of Supply Chains Chapter 19: Building Resilience to Disruption in Supply Chains

EAN: 9789371360166

Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English