Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations: Five Principles for Leaders to Win in a Volatile World
Michael F. Strohmer · Sherri He · Tiffany Hickerson · Marc Lakner · Suketu Gandhi
Nov 2023 · Gildan Media · Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne
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In Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations: Five Principles for Leaders to Win in a Volatile World, a team of dedicated, veteran operations strategists delivers a practical and hands-on discussion of how to future-proof your company's supply chains through a relentless focus on resilience. In the book, you'll discover how to shift your firm's emphasis from "low-cost" to "low volatility" as you protect your company against the supply and demand shocks associated pandemics, wars, labor disputes, and trade conflicts.
You'll also learn about: real-world examples of companies realizing long-term competitive advantage by implementing the shifts advocated by the authors; why seeking to build mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with dependable suppliers is preferable to always choosing the cheapest option; and how a renewed focus on diversity and new ways of working can create resilient operations teams that pass on value to your customers.
An effective and essential discussion of one of the most prominent challenges facing contemporary companies around the world, Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations is an essential book for managers, executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs, operations and supply chain professionals, and anyone else with a stake in the smooth operation of their firm.
You'll also learn about: real-world examples of companies realizing long-term competitive advantage by implementing the shifts advocated by the authors; why seeking to build mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with dependable suppliers is preferable to always choosing the cheapest option; and how a renewed focus on diversity and new ways of working can create resilient operations teams that pass on value to your customers.
An effective and essential discussion of one of the most prominent challenges facing contemporary companies around the world, Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations is an essential book for managers, executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs, operations and supply chain professionals, and anyone else with a stake in the smooth operation of their firm.
About the author
Suketu Gandhi is global colead of Kearney's strategic operations practice.
Marc Lakner is Kearney's managing director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and a member of the European leadership team.
Sherri He is the managing director of Kearney's Greater China unit and global partner leading the consumer and retail practice in Greater China.
Tiffany Hickerson is a partner in the strategic operations practice at Kearney.
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