Fierce competition, globalisation and the permanent liberalisation of
markets have changed the face of supply chains and operations
drastically. Companies, which want to survive in a hostile environment,
must establish the optimum combination of supply and operations. This
book provides a holistic and practical approach to operations management
4.0 and supply management 4.0. It combines operations and supply best
practices across the value chain. It explains comprehensively, how these
new paradigms enable companies to concentrate on value-adding activities
and processes to achieve a long-term sustainable and competitive
advantage.
The book contains a variety of best practices, industry examples and
case studies. Focusing on best-in-class examples, the book offers the
ideal guide for any enterprise in operations and supply in order to
achieve a competitive advantage across all business functions focusing
on value-adding activities.