Supply Chain Management

Part-V

Measurements and Controls

23 Quantitative Techniques in Supply Chain

This chapter covers the scope and role of quantitative techniques in managing supply chain. The different quantitative techniques used in supply chain decision making are also covered. The techniques discussed are: linear programming, modeling, simulation, queuing theory, inventory models, forecasting methods, etc.

24 Supply Chain Risk Management

This chapter starts with the discussion on supply chain vulnerability and types of supply chain risks in general encountered in managing the supply chain. The chapter further includes the risk mitigation strategies, approach to risk mitigation, success factors in risk management and risk management models.

25 Pricing, Costing ...