Contemporary issues in operations and supply chain management offers tools and techniques to cope with the ever-increasing forces of supply versus demand, against the backdrop of limited resources and a constantly changing business environment. It offers a well-balanced approach between theory and practice by including contemporary issues and cases within the industry, Africa and the rest of the world.

Contemporary issues in operations and supply chain management aims to have international reach and relevance for a broad audience, including, but not necessarily limited to

• business practitioners of all kinds in any sector
• middle and senior managers in industry (both buyer and supplier organisations)
• academia – undergraduates and postgraduates from higher education establishments, universities, colleges, etc.
• professional bodies (as recommended text/learning materials)
• members of industry trade associations
• anyone else seeking insights into contemporary issues in operations and supply chain management.