Pearson / Longman, 2010. — 96 pages. — ISBN 978-1-408-22006-1.Level: Intermediate – Upper Intermediate
This new range of specialist titles extends the scope of the Market Leader series and allows teachers to focus on specific areas of business such as law, banking and finance, logistics and human resources. These titles can be used on their own or alongside other business English coursebooks.ContentsThe supply chain
The importance of an efficient supply chain
Using the supply chain to increase sales
The global supply chain
Relations with suppliers
The importance of good supplier relationships
Minimising risks with suppliers
Managing unexpected events and disasters
Global sourcing and manufacturing
Developments in global manufacturing and sourcing
Outsourcing production to China
Ethical sourcing
Transport and distribution
Transporting fresh produce
The impact of higher energy costs
A new distribution model
Inventory management
Managing changes in demand
Fast-response logistics for retailing
Using RFID for managing stock
‘Greening’ the supply chain
Reducing a company’s carbon footprint
Moving beyond logistics
Making the supply chain greener
