A key factor for the success of companies today is the competence to
manufacture and bring to the market innovative products with high
quality and competitive prices faster than the competition. In addition,
companies need to continuously improve and optimise their
processes through the integration of new, innovative ideas. The goal
is to achieve more effective and efficient processes which are required
in order to stay competitive.
It is of paramount importance that companies learn how to adapt
and be ready for flexible and fast changing collaboration with various
partners and to view this as an opportunity, not as a threat. In the
future, this will be the only way to remain engaged and be successful
as a value-adding cooperation partner.
This book presents, in a crisp and plain way, how Supply Chain
Management can help companies to cope with those challenges and
manage them properly in order to ensure long-term business success.