Integration of Supply Chain Elements and Performance Measurement: a Guide for Practicing Engineers

A supply chain is as strong as its weekest link. In order to strengthen the chain Integration is vital for today's business as the synergy of cooperative business practices avoid pooling of potential benefits with one or few companies and help all companies to grow. The integrated supply chain management takes into account the interests of all entities in the business process. The performance measurement should aim at improving global performance rather than company wide performance. This book guides for such an approach to integrated supply chain management.