Some albums are simply undeniable watersheds in an artist’s career. Artistic
or commercial triumphs (or sometimes both), but most importantly seen by both
the fanbase and, to a greater or lesser degree the wider world, as a defining
statement in their catalogue. Such was undoubtedly the case when Supertramp
released Crime Of The Century in 1974.
Everyone has their favourite Monty Python sketches, often quoted almost
verbatim, whether it is 'the Parrot Sketch', 'the Cheese Shop' or 'Blackmail'
- amongst many. Likewise the Python films, the mere mention of which might
solicit quotes like 'Tis but a flesh wound' or 'He's not the Messiah, he's a
very naughty boy'.
As globalization and internationalization efforts intensify, companies are faced with even greater challenges to manage the supply chain of their products and services, including various uncertainties that are political, environmental, economic, social, and technological. Having knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM) can assist companies in increasing the competitiveness within their global supply chain network. Updated with recent changes in concepts, technology, and practice, this fourth edition of Managing the Global Supply Chain offers a wide range of theories and constructs that are at the core of SCM, such inter-organizational relationships * information systems * distribution * production * innovation * procurement * sustainability * service * measurement systems * strategy * planning * and more. The book also includes illustrative cases to portray how companies deal with particular supply chain management issues. [ Business, Supply Chain Management]