Streamlining supply chain efficiency to maximize
profitability
This practical guide describes how the supply chain operates and
discusses the issues and techniques that are relevant for companies
seeking to improve the management of their supply chains. Organized
using the features of the Essentials series, this easy-to-use guide
contains tips and techniques for maximizing supply chain innovation
strategies, as well as real-world examples developed from working
with companies such as Johnson Wax, Starbucks, Borg-Warner, and
Premier Health Care. Supply chain expert Michael Hugos analyzes the
components of a well designed and managed supply chain, explains
the metrics involved in measuring performance, and presents a
pragmatic approach to designing and building supply chain
systems.
Michael Hugos (Chicago, IL) is the Chief Information Officer of
Network Services Company, a $6.8 Billion distribution organization
serving customers throughout North America. He has extensive
experience in distribution, logistics, and applying technology to
meet the challenges of supply chain management. He holds an MBA
from Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management.
