New Books Catalogue April - September 2007: Supply Chain Risk Management: Vulnerability and Resilience in Logistics: 54

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2007
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Vulnerability to sudden supply chain disruption is one of the major threats facing companies today. The challenge for businesses today is to mitigate this risk through creating resilient supply chains. Addressing this need, Supply Chain Risk Management guides you through the whole risk management process from start to finish. Using jargon-free language, this accessible book covers the fundamentals of managing risk in supply chains. From identifying the risks to developing and implementing a risk management strategy, this essential text covers everything you need to know about this critical topic. It assesses the growing impact of risk on supply chains, how to plan for and manage disruptions and disasters, and how to mitigate their effects. It examines a whole range of risks to supply chains, from traffic congestion to major environmental disasters, Highly practical, Supply Chain Risk Management provides a range of useful tables, diagrams and tools and is interspersed with real life case study examples from leading companies, including Nokia, IBM, and BP. The 2nd edition has been completely revised with brand new case studies on the Chilean Mining Disaster and BP oil spill.

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Vulnerability to sudden supply chain disruption is one of the major threats facing companies today. The challenge for businesses today is to mitigate this risk through creating resilient supply chains. Addressing this need, Supply Chain Risk Management guides you through the whole risk management process from start to finish. Using jargon-free language, this accessible book covers the fundamentals of managing risk in supply chains. From identifying the risks to developing and implementing a risk management strategy, this essential text covers everything you need to know about this critical topic. It assesses the growing impact of risk on supply chains, how to plan for and manage disruptions and disasters, and how to mitigate their effects. It examines a whole range of risks to supply chains, from traffic congestion to major environmental disasters, Highly practical, Supply Chain Risk Management provides a range of useful tables, diagrams and tools and is interspersed with real life case study examples from leading companies, including Nokia, IBM, and BP. The 2nd edition has been completely revised with brand new case studies on the Chilean Mining Disaster and BP oil spill.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Sep 2007
ISBN 10: 0749448547
ISBN 13: 9780749448547
Book Overview: Organisations are vulnerable if the risks to their supply chains are not identified and contingency plans developed for a time of crisis. This book looks at different risks to supply chains and provides methods to reduce their impact.

Media Reviews

Comprehensive coverage of the important areas of managing supply chain risk. Professor Alan Waller, OBE, FCILT, President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, UK Donald Waters's excellent book delivers a straightforward discussion from understanding the basics to understanding the future of risk analysis and how to deliver a risk management strategy.' 'The tables, matrices, diagrams and tools are excellent, and clearly guide you through the whole risk management end-to-end process.' 'Waters book carries on from the academic thinking and guides you through the whole journey, assisting you actually to implement a risk management system. Logistics & Transport Focus The Book is for anyone who wants to know more about risk management and its growing impact on supply chain. SciTech Book News

Author Bio

Donald Waters has over 30 years' experience of teaching and working in logistics and operations management. He uses his specialized knowledge of operations and supply chain management working for various organizations around the world in this book. Donald Waters is now a visiting professor at various leading universities in Europe and the United States. He is the author of several well-known logistics books. He is a member of the CILT.