Managing the Demand-Supply Chain Value Innovations for Customer Satisfaction

Author/creator Hoover, William E. Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWiley [Imprint] Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Description272 p. ill 23.950 x 016.000 cm.
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Other author/creatorEloranta, Eero Author
Other author/creatorHolmström, Jan Author
Other author/creatorHuttunen, Kati Author
Other author/creatorHoover, William E. Author
Other author/creatorHolmstr_m, Jan Author
Summary Annotation <b>A proven,innovative approach to meeting customer demand</b><p>Combining an intensive focus on customer/marketplace demands with innovative technology tools developed to execute demand chain planning, <b><i>Managing the Demand&ndash;Supply Chain</i></b> sets forth a powerful new model for fulfilling customer demand in the best possible way. Four of the world&prime;s leading demand chain researchers and implementers demonstrate how select high&ndash;tech companies, such as Nokia and Dell, have used the demand chain approach to differentiate their value offerings and delight their customers.</p><p>The authors introduce three exciting new demand chain tools. "Demand breakpoint" identifies the point where value is significantly changed by operations; "value offering point" or VOP is the catalyst to demand chain activity; and "microcosms" executes demand chain strategies. The authors show managers how to use these tools to implement technology solutions that drive top performance.</p><p>Special features of Managing the Demand&ndash;Supply Chain include:</p><ul><li>The best thinking from acknowledged leaders in the field</li><li>An extended case study of Nokia&prime;s successful demand chain management implementation</li><li>Numerous sidebars detailing real&ndash;world implementation issues</li></ul><p><b><i>Managing the Demand&ndash;Supply Chain</i></b> is an indispensable resource for managers who want to optimize operational effectiveness, spur innovation, and achieve and sustain excellence in exceeding customer expectations.</p>
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ISBN9780471384991
ISBN0471384992 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
UPC 978047138491
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