Supply Chain Management in Practice: Integrating Digital Innovations, Operations, and Sustainability for Global Success

This book provides a foundational understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM), covering the strategic end-to-end process of procurement, production and distribution of goods. Organized around proven frameworks and operational models, this book emphasizes how effective SCM contributes to business efficiency, competitiveness, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Unlike typical introductory textbooks that may overemphasise theoretical frameworks, this book presents essential concepts and models, such as the SCOR Model and key risk management strategies, in a digestible manner.It supplements these with clear opportunities to apply knowledge to modern challenges, demonstrating how strategic thinking can be constructively implemented to achieve global success.The textbook is structured to guide readers from foundational knowledge to advanced application, covering topics from the Definition and Importance of Supply Chain Management to Key Frameworks, Models, and Theories in SCM, and t