Supply Chain Strategy and Financial Metrics: The Supply Chain Triangle Of Service, Cost And Cash

A guide to balancing service, cost, and cash in supply chain management, emphasizing the optimization of the supply chain and Return on Capital Employed. It includes case studies and online supporting resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Supply chain management is all about balancing the triangle of service, cost, and cash, which is at the core of this field. In today's increasingly strategic world, supply chains have taken center stage, and this Supply Chain Triangle approach ensures that the supply chain is at the forefront of strategic discussions.

The Supply Chain Strategy and Financial Metrics book takes a comprehensive look at inventory or working capital and examines the optimization of the supply chain and Return on Capital Employed. It includes case studies of renowned companies like Barco, Casio, and a selection of food retail companies. This book covers the building of a strategy-driven KPI dashboard, target setting, and financial benchmarking. Regular examples and diagrams help illustrate how different supply chain strategies lead to different trade-offs in the Supply Chain Triangle.

What makes this text truly groundbreaking is its ability to link supply chain, strategy, and finance through financial metrics, thereby creating value for shareholders. Online supporting resources include worksheets that cover basic financial concepts such as cash flow and working capital, with example data sets and guidelines/exercises to make them interactive.

In conclusion, Supply Chain Strategy and Financial Metrics is a must-read for anyone looking to excel in supply chain management. It provides a comprehensive and practical guide to balancing the triangle of service, cost, and cash, and offers valuable insights into building a strategy-driven KPI dashboard, target setting, and financial benchmarking. With its online supporting resources, it is an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their supply chain knowledge and skills.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 234 x 159 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749482572