Springer Texts in Business and Economics: Global Supply Chain and Operations Management

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The second edition of this textbook offers a comprehensive exploration of global supply-chain and operations management, emphasizing value creation networks and their interconnected processes. It highlights the operational roles within these networks and presents essential quantitative and organizational methods for managing material, information, and financial flows. Each chapter begins with a case study, supplemented by diverse industry examples to clarify key concepts. The text covers the design of operations and supply networks, integrating suppliers and customers, and addresses the critical aspect of matching supply and demand in tactical planning, leading to resource allocation for customer fulfillment. Significant updates include three new chapters on “Supply Chain Risk Management and Resilience,” “Digital Supply Chain, Smart Operations, and Industry 4.0,” and “Pricing and Revenue-Oriented Capacity Allocation.” These additions provide structured insights into managing supply-chain risks and enhancing performance through digital technologies like Industry 4.0 and predictive analytics. Existing chapters have been revised, and new case studies added. The preface offers guidance for instructors on utilizing the material across various educational levels. The companion website has been updated, and e-manuals for simulation and optimization in AnyLogic and anyLogistix are now included, making this resource valuable for studen