Chapter 1

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Objectives, evolution, and scope of SCM

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Supply chain flows (Material, Information, Cash)

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The bullwhip effect and its causes

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Push vs Pull supply chain models

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Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework

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Chapter 2

Supply Chain Network Design

Factors affecting network design decisions

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Models for facility location and capacity allocation

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Role of IT in network design

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Omnichannel network structures

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Distribution network configurations (Direct shipping, Cross-docking)

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Chapter 3

Supply and Demand Matching

Demand forecasting techniques in SCM

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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

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Managing predictable variability

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Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR)

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Agile and responsive supply chain strategies

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Chapter 4

Sourcing and Supplier Management

Make vs Buy decisions

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Strategic sourcing and Kraljic matrix

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Supplier evaluation and selection criteria

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Supplier relationship management (SRM)

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Global sourcing challenges

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Chapter 5

Supply Chain Coordination and Performance

Mechanisms to achieve supply chain coordination

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Information sharing and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory)

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Performance measurement and KPIs in SC

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The Balanced Scorecard for SCM

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Risk management and supply chain resilience

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