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Unit 1: 21st Century Supply Chains

Unit 1: 21st Century Supply Chains Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

1.1 Concepts of Supply Chains
1.2 Generalised Supply Chain Model
1.3 Value Chain

1.3.1 Value Chain Analysis
1.4 Supply Chain Effectiveness
1.4.1 Strategy
1.4.2 Metrics
1.4.3 Technology

1.4.4 Supplier Performance
1.4.5 Integration and Collaboration
1.4.6 Risk Mitigation

1.5 Financial Sophistication
1.5.1 Cash-to-Cash Conversion
1.5.2 Dwell Time Minimization
1.5.3 Cash Spin
1.6 Logistics in 21st Century

1.6.1 Information Technology and Logistics Management in 21st Century
1.7 Summary
1.8 Keywords

1.9 Review Questions
1.10 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
 Explain the Concepts of Supply Chains

 Discuss the Generalised Supply Chain Model
 Get an Overview of Value Chain
 Describe the Supply Chain Effectiveness
 Discuss about Financial Sophistication
 Provide Insight into Logistics in 21st Century

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