Strategic Supply Chain Management

Samir Dani is Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Huddersfield Business School at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He is the recipient of the 2015 Prix des Associations prize at the Les Plumes des Achats & Supply Chain awards for his book Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics published by Kogan Page.

Chapter - 01: Elements of strategy;
Chapter - 02: Sales and operations planning;
Chapter - 03: Sourcing and purchasing;
Chapter - 04: Supplier relationships and collaboration;
Chapter - 05: Risk and resilience;
Chapter - 06: The circular economy and supply chain strategy;
Chapter - 07: Talent management;
Chapter - 08: Other factors important for supply chain strategy;
Chapter - 09: Appendix - Factors influencing the supply chain strategy;

"The book provides a practical and strategic perspective on managing today's global supply chains. The content is comprehensive, systematic and easy to comprehend. Highly recommended for practitioners and researchers engaged in tactical as well as strategic aspects of supply chain management."

"Turbulence in the international economic and business environment has highlighted the critical strategic role of contemporary supply chain management in firms across all sectors. Professor Dani's book provides an indispensable guide to all key elements of the supply chain strategy process for supply chain managers, academics and students."

"A guide through the often complex and confusing world of supply chain strategic management which includes the challenges of managing talent as well as risk. Every time I opened the book something caught my eye that was explained in simple, direct terms that I could understand and translate to the business environment."

"This is a fantastic, insightful and stimulating book covering topical areas in strategic supply chain management that will embrace your interest. The book will generate a deep appreciation of understanding the link between the operational environment and strategy, an area within the supply chain which is vital for firm's survival. Coverage on topics such as circular economy, risk and resilience and talent management is icing on the cake. I will thoroughly recommend this book to academics, students and practitioners alike."

"We live in an era of rapid change, where business success is inextricably linked to supply chain capability and performance. Samir's book examines the many considerations required to ensure that business and supply chain strategies are fully aligned - vital in an unpredictable world where so many economic, political and social factors can impact on a company's future."