Leadership books which focus on supply chain management were recently reviewed by Supply & Demand Chain Executive (Aug. 23, 2019). This is the list of five books they recommend:
Managing Supply Chain Operations (by Lei, DeCandia, Oppenheim, and Zhao)
Key factors of efficient supply chain performance – demand forecasting, sales and operations planning, inventory control, capacity analysis, transportation models, supply chain integration, and project management and risk analysis. The book offers real-life examples, best practices and case studies.
Single Point of Failure: The 10 Essential Laws of Supply Chain Risk Management (by Lynch)
Taking risks is an inevitable part of the business. The author explains what he calls the “risk parasite” and supplies dozens of case studies that prove his point.
Strategic Supply Chain Management: The Five Core Disciplines for Top Performance (by Cohen and Roussel)
According to the authors, there are five crucial SCM disciplines to focus on: (1) Aligning the supply chain with business strategy; (2) Developing an end-to-end process architecture; (3) Designing a high performing supply chain organization; (4) Building the right collaborative model; and (5) Using metrics to drive performance.
The Supply Chain Revolution: Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World (by Sarkar)
The book provides innovative approaches to sourcing and logistics. Leading companies such as Zara, TJX, Amazon, Starbucks, and Airbus are highlighted.
The Forklifts Have Nothing To Do! Lessons in Supply Chain Leadership (by Walden)
The author, with 25 years of experience in leading supply chain operations in the military, provides useful examples from civilian industry and military operations.