Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Current Practice and Future Applications analyzes the implications of these technologies in a variety of supply chain settings, including block chain, Internet of Things (IoT), inventory optimization, and medical supply chain. This book outlines how technologies are being utilized for product planning, materials management and inventory, transportation and distribution, workflow, maintenance, the environment, and in health and safety. Readers will gain a better understanding of the implications of these technologies with respect to value creation, operational effectiveness, investment level, technical migration and general industry acceptance.
In addition, the book features case studies, providing a real-world look at supply chain technology implementations, their necessary training requirements, and how these new technologies integrate with existing business technologies.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Technologies in supply chain management and logistics - p. 7 3. Chapter 3. Impact of exponential technologies on global supply chain management - p. 37 4. Chapter 4. The supply blockchain: integrating blockchain technology within supply chain operations - p. 57 5. Chapter 5. Technologies for dealing with error in supply chain planning - p. 91 6. Chapter 6. Emerging technologies in the health-care supply chain - p. 111 7. Chapter 7. The emergence of new containers in cold chain - p. 127 8. Chapter 8. Unlocking digital innovation: guiding principles for driving digital technology in the supply chain - p. 143 9. Chapter 9. Case studies of supply chain technology implementation - p. 169 10. Chapter 10. Technology in supply-chain management and logistics: what does the future hold? - p. 183 11. Index - p. 199
Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Current Practice and Future Applications analyzes the implications of these technologies in a variety of supply chain settings, including block chain, Internet of Things (IoT), inventory optimization, and medical supply chain. This book outlines how technologies are being utilized for product planning, materials management and inventory, transportation and distribution, workflow, maintenance, the environment, and in health and safety. Readers will gain a better understanding of the implications of these technologies with respect to value creation, operational effectiveness, investment level, technical migration and general industry acceptance.
In addition, the book features case studies, providing a real-world look at supply chain technology implementations, their necessary training requirements, and how these new technologies integrate with existing business technologies.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Technologies in supply chain management and logistics - p. 7 3. Chapter 3. Impact of exponential technologies on global supply chain management - p. 37 4. Chapter 4. The supply blockchain: integrating blockchain technology within supply chain operations - p. 57 5. Chapter 5. Technologies for dealing with error in supply chain planning - p. 91 6. Chapter 6. Emerging technologies in the health-care supply chain - p. 111 7. Chapter 7. The emergence of new containers in cold chain - p. 127 8. Chapter 8. Unlocking digital innovation: guiding principles for driving digital technology in the supply chain - p. 143 9. Chapter 9. Case studies of supply chain technology implementation - p. 169 10. Chapter 10. Technology in supply-chain management and logistics: what does the future hold? - p. 183 11. Index - p. 199
