The Supply Chain Manager's Handbook: For Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers

In his newest book, Lean blogger, speaker, and consultant, Bill Waddell, breaks down the entire supply chain, not just materials coming in or going out but also how materials flow through the factory as a part of the supply chain. Written in sections to address specific aspects of the supply chain, The Supply Chain Manager's Handbook is a reference book to be used by supply chain managers when confronted with obstacles in their supply chain as well as by senior managers to learn how the supply chain works and to make sure that the supply chain strategy is inline with the overall business strategy.Primarily a Lean thinker, Bill does address Lean supply chain philosophy, as well as presenting his own system of leveling out production in order to meet demand pull needs in factories that mix make-to-order and make-to-stock products. However, this book approaches the supply chain not from a "Lean" approach or "Standard" approach but from the viewpoint of the supply chain as the lifeblood of the company and that any decision made concerning one part of the supply chain (whether made using the "Lean" or "Standard" school of thought) will have an impact on other areas of the supply chain.This book is intended to help supply chain and senior managers view the supply chain as a whole, as an interconnected system that has a very real impact on the overall health of the company, and to help those managers make the best decisions for their company.