May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
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At its core, a supply chain is the entire network of individuals, organizations, resources, activities, and technology involved in creating and delivering a product or service, from the initial sourcing of raw materials to the final delivery to the end consumer. Think about your morning coffee: the supply chain includes the coffee bean farmers, the processors who roast the beans, the companies that package the coffee, the ships and trucks that transport it, the cafes or stores that sell it, and finally, you, the consumer. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the active management of these supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. It involves the planning and coordination of all processes from sourcing raw materials and components to manufacturing, and ultimately delivering the finished product to the customer.
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Reading list
We've selected nine books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Supply Chain.
Provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, covering topics such as supply chain strategy, planning, sourcing, logistics, and performance measurement.
Provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, with a focus on strategy, planning, and operation.
Provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, with a focus on practical cases and examples.
Provides a strategic approach to supply chain management, covering topics such as supply chain strategy, planning, and execution.
Provides a dynamic perspective on supply chain management, covering topics such as supply chain strategy, planning, and execution in a dynamic environment.
Provides a value chain approach to supply chain management, covering topics such as supply chain strategy, planning, and execution from a value chain perspective.
Provides a sustainability perspective on supply chain management, covering topics such as supply chain strategy, planning, and execution from a sustainability perspective.
Provides a risk management perspective on supply chain management, covering topics such as supply chain strategy, planning, and execution from a risk management perspective.
Provides a decision science perspective on supply chain management, covering topics such as supply chain modeling, optimization, and decision making.
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