Principles of global supply chain management. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Yui-yip Lau, Adolf K.Y. Ng, Jorge Acevedo Alarid.
• Authors: Lau, Yui-yip; Ng, Koi Yu Adolf, 1978-; Ng, Adolf K. Y; Acevedo Alarid, Jorge
• Contents: Cover; Front Matter; Half-title; Series information; Title page; Copyright information; Table of contents; List of figures; List of tables; Foreword; Preface; About the Authors; Chapter 1-12; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Setting the Scene; 1.2 Objectives and Contributions; 1.3 Structure of the Book; Acknowledgment of Previous Publications; References; Chapter 2 Managing Outbound Logistics and Distribution; 2.1 Supply Chain Management; 2.2 Supply Chain Strategy; 2.2.1 Background of AAHK; 2.2.2 Overview of Paper Consumables Used in HKIA; 2.2.3 Current Operations of Paper Supply Chain 2.2.4 Potential Issues in AAHK Paper Consumables Supply Chain2.2.5 Proposed Plan-Centralized Management; 2.2.6 Optional Approaches; 2.3 The Role of Distribution in SCM; 2.4 Transport Management; 2.4.1 Container Port; 2.4.2 Midstream Operation; 2.4.3 Dry Bulk Cargo Terminal; 2.4.4 Liquid Bulk Cargo Terminal; 2.4.5 Roll-On/Roll-Off Terminal; 2.4.6 Inland Port; 2.4.7 Airfreight Industry; References; Chapter 3 Supplier Selection and Procurement; 3.1 The Role of Suppliers in the Supply Chain; 3.1.1 The supporting roles of the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model 3.1.2 Early Supplier Involvement3.1.3 Supply Chain Integration; 3.1.4 Human Resources Practices of Suppliers; 3.2 Supplier Selection Criteria; 3.3 Supplier Selection Criteria: A Case Study of the Beer Industry; 3.3.1 Single Sourcing vs. Multiple Sourcing; 3.3.2 Item Procurement Importance Matrix; 3.4 Understanding Globalization in Procurement Management; 3.4.1 North American Free Trade Area; 3.4.2 Procurement Management in the Automobile Industry; 3.4.3 Advantages to the Automobile Industry Due to Global Sourcing under NAFTA; 3.4.4 Problems; 3.4.5 Possible Political Problem 3.4.6 Recommendations3.4.7 Integrate with the Belt and Road Initiative; 3.4.8 Upgrade the Level of Economic Integration; 3.4.9 Sign a New Agreement to Protect the Automobile Industry; References; Chapter 4 Warehouse Management; 4.1 The Role of Warehouses in the Supply Chain; 4.2 Warehouse Activities; 4.2.1 Receiving; 4.2.2 Put-Away; 4.2.3 Order-Picking; 4.2.4 Checking and Packing; 4.2.5 Shipping; 4.3 Warehouse Management; 4.4 The Adoption of RFID Technology at Air Cargo Terminals; 4.4.1 Case Study; 4.5 Warehouse Management at Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals; 4.5.1 Hactl; 4.5.2 CPCT; 4.5.3 AAT 4.6 Bonded Warehouses4.6.1 Case Study: Bonded Warehouse in Nigeria; 4.6.2 Structures Suitable for Bonded Warehouses; 4.6.3 Prohibitions Relating to Bonded Warehouses; 4.6.4 Activities Permitted under the Bonded Warehouse Option; 4.6.5 The Benefits of a Bonded Terminal; 4.6.6 Problems of Bonded Warehouses; References; Chapter 5 Case Studies in Food Supply Chains; 5.1 Principles of Halal Food; 5.2 Global Market for Halal Food; 5.3 Halal Food SCM; 5.4 Strengthening Hong Kong Halal Food Supply Chain in the Asia-Pacific Regions; 5.5 Characteristics of Wine; 5.6 Global Market for Wine
• Publisher Details: London New York : Anthem Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 658.7; Business logistics; Logistique (Organisation); BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industrial Management; Business logistics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781783089567; 1783089563; 9781783089574; 1783089571
• Related ISBNs: 9781783089550; 1783089555
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 24, 2019).
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