Supply Chain Transformation

Achieve best practices in supply chain management Much is being written about global supply chain and sourcing options emerging in today's marketplace. Transforming supply chain management to achieve operations excellence is a mandate for many companies globally. SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION Practical Roadmap to Best Practice Results One of the biggest hurdles to supply chain transformation is overcoming a culture that is resistant to change. There is a level of transformation maturity in every company's culture that needs to evolve to influence behavior. Offering straightforward advice for implementation of successful change that doesn't waste precious resources, Supply Chain Transformation presents solid guidance on how to make the case for change, evaluating where change is needed most, and developing the game plan for implementation. Filled with real-world cases and illustrations, this practical resource makes it clear that if you're not scanning the horizon and assessing the impact that new technologies, new products, new websites—new everything—may be having on your business and your own life, you and your business may be left behind. It explores best practice supply chain goals, such as demand creation and fulfillment, RFID, and other emerging technologies. In addition, this book describes why integration of supply chain into business strategy is vital in order to dramatically improve the performance, profitability, and overall financial health of your organization. A must-read call to action for professionals in this field, Supply Chain Transformation provides an invaluable roadmap for companies looking to transform their supply chains and achieve solid results, while walking you through the difficult process of bringing your supply chain up to speed with new technologies in order to remain competitive. Achieve best practices in supply chain management Much is being written about global supply chain and sourcing options emerging in today's marketplace. Transforming supply chain management to achieve operations excellence is a mandate for many companies globally. Supply Chain Transformation walks you through this potentially difficult process and gets you started on the journey. Much more than just a how-to book, it's a why-to book that is as compelling for any business person as it is for supply chain management professionals. This book provides an invaluable road map to companies looking to transform their supply chains and organizations to achieve best practice results, beginning with guidance on how to make the case for change. Change is inevitable; growth is optional. Includes real world cases and illustrations Offers a step-by-step road map to transforming your supply chain Explains how to obtain "senior management" commitment to transformation Covers sourcing, production, and logistics process integration points with product development, marketing, sales, and finance processes as well as emerging technologies (RFID, Cloud computing, telematics, ERP, GPS/LBS & others) One of the biggest hurdles to supply chain transformation is overcoming a culture that is resistant to change. Supply Chain Transformation helps you understand the cultural resistance and evaluate where change is needed most, and then develop the game plan for overcoming resistance to achieve best practice results.

STREAMLINE OPERATIONS AND DELIVER MORE VALUE THAN EVER WITH A STRONG SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY "Dittmann's thoughtful approach and real-world examples make this book is an excellent resource for anyone in the supply chain field, whether a beginner or an executive seeking a better framework for the existing supply chain strategy." -- Dave Clark, Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment, Amazon "A practical approach for developing and implementing breakthrough customer-driven integrated supply chain strategies designed to generate best in class operating and financial performance for any enterprise." -- Paul H. Trueax III, Vice President, North America Customer Services and Logistics, Colgate Palmolive "An effective supply chain strategy can have a huge impact on all of the stakeholders of the organization. This book lays out nine clear and concise steps that are very helpful as your company starts this critical process." -- Bill Hutchinson, Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Fulfillment, Dell "Dittmann's book lays out a customer-driven, case-derived nine-step method for creating and implementing a transformational supply chain strategy. It is a must-read for any supply chain professional developing or refreshing a supply chain strategy." -- Reuben Slone, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, Walgreens