Handbook of Quantitative Supply Chain Analysis Modeling in the E-Business Era

The Handbook is a comprehensive research reference that is essential for anyone interested in conducting research in supply chain. Unique features include: -A focus on the intersection of quantitative supply chain analysis and E-Business, -Unlike other edited volumes in the supply chain area, this i...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Simchi-Levi, David (Editor), Wu, S. David (Editor), Shen, Zuo-Jun (Max) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
Series:International Series in Operations Research & Management Science
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The Handbook is a comprehensive research reference that is essential for anyone interested in conducting research in supply chain. Unique features include: -A focus on the intersection of quantitative supply chain analysis and E-Business, -Unlike other edited volumes in the supply chain area, this is a handbook rather than a collection of research papers. Each chapter was written by one or more leading researchers in the area. These authors were invited on the basis of their scholarly expertise and unique insights in a particular sub-area, -As much attention is given to looking back as to looking forward. Most chapters discuss at length future research needs and research directions from both theoretical and practical perspectives, -Most chapters describe in detail the quantitative models used for analysis and the theoretical underpinnings; many examples and case studies are provided to demonstrate how the models and the theoretical insights are relevant to real situations, -Coverage of most state-of-the-art business practices in supply chain management
Physical Description:XIII, 818 p online resource
ISBN:9781402079535