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: New real-world cases illustrate how effective supply chain management provides a competitive advantage while poor management can severely damage organizational performance.
: Mid-term decisions (3 months to a year) such as subcontracting and inventory policies. Operations supply chain management sunil chopra 7th edition ppt new top
Chopra’s 7th edition has dozens of formulae. The best PPTs isolate these in a "Formula Appendix" slide deck. Focus on : New real-world cases illustrate how effective supply
: New to this edition is a stronger focus on critical thinking and data analytics , illustrated through practical examples. Chapter Highlights (New & Updated) The best PPTs isolate these in a "Formula
Long-term decisions (years) on network structure, such as facility locations and capacities.
| | Chapters Covered | Key PPT Slide Content | | --- | --- | --- | | Part I: Building a Strategic Framework | 1-4 | Strategy, financial drivers (ROA, Cash-to-Cash cycle), bullwhip effect, competitive strategy. | | Part II: Designing the Network | 5-7 | Distribution networks (Amazon vs. Walmart), network optimization models (using Excel Solver), facility location. | | Part III: Planning & Coordination | 8-12 | Demand forecasting (moving average, regression), aggregate planning, inventory management (EOQ, Newsvendor model, safety inventory), coordination (lack of supply chain coordination). | | Part IV: Operations & Technology | 13-19 | Sourcing (make vs. buy), pricing & revenue management, transportation (TL vs. LTL), IT/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), sustainability. |