The Art and Science of Demand and Supply Chain Planning in Today's Complex Global Economy

The demand and supply chain planning process for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers has evolved over the years.It has gone from a disjointed, unconnected, slow, inaccurate, fairly manual set of processes to an integrated, timely process enabled by the use and coordination of highly trained people, lean, agile processes, and cutting-edge technology.To make this set of processes work effectively, one has to fully understand and appreciate that there is an "art and science" aspect to the process which can take years of education and experience to fully understand.Essentially, this book will offer the reader a chance to fully understand the interconnected set of processes in a "best-practice" application.Furthermore, examples and cases will be used to illustrate its practical application in today’s complex global supply chain.In addition, readers will understand and be able to apply and articulate the concepts, tools, and techniques used in the efficient supply of goods and service