Review article

CURRENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Aleš Groznik
Peter Trkman

Abstract

Efficient supply chain management is crucial for survival and success in a turbulent world. Current economic crisis increases its importance even further. This conceptual paper reviews latest findings in the most relevant areas of supply chain management. Six issues were identified as the most crucial for successful supply chain management. For each of the identified current issue a thorough literature review was conducted; main findings are reviewed. The main implications of each of the issue are shown on a brief case study. Research findings and practical implications are combined in a way that enables an overview of the topics for researchers and guidelines for practitioners.

Keywords

Supply chain management; business redesign; IT; supply chain risks; supply chain frameworks

Hrčak ID:

97046

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/97046

Publication date:

1.12.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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