A Quality Engineering Techniques Approach to Supply Chain Management

This book combines operations management and operations research concepts in lean and agile supply chain management to achieve decreased uncertainty, increased productivity, and sustainability through quality engineering techniques. It is a valuable supplementary read for supply chain management and logistics courses and provides practical skills for applying quality engineering techniques in lean and agile SCM.

Format: Hardback
Length: 179 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This groundbreaking book seamlessly integrates operations management and operations research concepts into lean and agile supply chain management (SCM), aiming to reduce uncertainty, boost productivity, and promote sustainability through the application of quality engineering techniques (QETs). Serving as an invaluable resource for supply chain management and logistics courses in operations management/operations research, this book offers practical examples of QET applications across various industries, including manufacturing, international shipping, and services. By delving into these real-world scenarios, readers of all backgrounds, from general readers to students in industrial engineering or management fields, will gain valuable practical skills that can be applied in the realm of lean and agile SCM. This comprehensive text is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of quality engineering and its transformative impact on supply chain operations.

Weight: 471g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811968365
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023