Fundamental principles of supply chain management considers supply chain management from purchasing, operations and logistics perspectives. It also investigates facilities, inventory, information, transportation and sourcing as the key drivers of supply chain performance. The integrated supply chain is explained in terms of a more strategic coordination for increased market impact, overall efficiency, continuous improvement and heightened competitiveness. Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), which is the integration of sustainability into supply chain management by focusing on merging “green” considerations with supply chain management practices, is also discussed including SSCM drivers, practices, performance outcomes and challenges that companies encounter in implementing SSCM.

Contents include the following:

• Procurement
• Global logistics
• 4IR
• Public sector supply chain
• Quality
• Information technology
• Forecasting and demand management
• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Warehousing and transportation
• Sustainability