Supply Chain Networks and Business Process Orientation

In this volume, the authors review their theory of business process orientation (BPO on which they wrote an earlier book) then describe its relation to supply chain management, with chapters on the impact of BPO achieved by ongoing benchmarking research and the opportunities of supply chain in the electronic economy. These concepts are illustrated with case studies and data based on a survey. Other chapters detail the practical steps to organize a supply chain network and classify trading partners. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)