SUPPLY CHAIN 5.0

'Supply Chain 5.0: The Next Generation of Business Success through Customer Centricity, Sustainability & Human Rights and Digitalization' unveils a transformative era in supply chain management, presenting a groundbreaking business model that integrates three pivotal elements: Customer Centricity, Sustainability & Human Rights, and the interplay of Advanced Digitalization. This insightful book guides businesses through the evolving landscape, showcasing how they can synchronize these elements to revolutionize their operations and unlock unparalleled value, ensuring future success. As consumer expectations shift and the world demands responsible practices, embracing the new generation of Supply Chain isn't just an option — it's the only way for organizations to thrive and shape a profitable and sustainable future. Contents: About the Book Preface Introduction The Path to Supply Chain Excellence: Embracing the Customer-Centric Paradigm: Embracing a Customer-Centric Approach: How Supply Chains Can Evolve Navigating the Ethical Landscape Beyond Profit: Making Sustainability and Human Rights Hygiene Factors in the Supply Chain Revolutionizing Supply Chains: Advanced Digitalization: Advanced Digitalization — The 3rd Critical Element of Supply Chain 5.0: Digitalization of Procurement: Strategies to Optimize Business A Major Shift: AI and Blockchain Redefine the Supply Chain Metaverse — An Emerging Concept and Technology in Supply Chain Management Innovating the Health System: A Look into the Future of Healthcare Supply Chains Cold Supply Chain — The Future of Logistics and Supply Chain Harnessing the Power of Resilience to Create an Agile Supply Chain Digital Defense: Protecting Supply Chains in the Cyber Age Afterword Index About the Authors Readership: Supply chain professionals, consultation companies, business leaders, CEOs, supply chain leaders, policy makers, government institutions; confederations of industries, supply chain organizations, logistics providers, technology companies related to supply chain, supply chain solution providers, supply chain software industry universities, business schools, students. 'A comprehensive book that defines a new era of business, embracing customer-centricity, sustainability, and human rights to balance the digitalization of rapid supply chains. A must-read for forward-thinking businesses looking to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of global commerce.' - Anthony HighamCEO of SERB Pharmaceuticals 'Novel and thought-provoking ideas about Supply Chain 5.0. The authors have pooled in decades of hands-on experience in customer-centric supply chains. Pushing the boundaries of traditional thinking they introduce the new frontier in procurement and supply chain with a lot of real-life examples. If you are looking to challenge your thinking, this is your book' - Alex DolyaMD and Partner at BCG, Head of Operations Practice in Asia Pacific 'The book is an essential read to anyone overseeing supply chains and leading operations into the next decades. It provides a clear vision and trajectory of what a future supply chain should look like, not only for a competitive advantage, but also for sustainability, social responsibility and human rights.' - Yao ZHAOProfessor in Supply Chain ManagementRutgers Business School 'I believe that this book is essential reading for anyone overseeing supply chains... This book serves as a reminder of the importance of learning from past events, keeping abreast of changes and Global trends, benchmarking against related and unrelated Industries and then implementing competitive advantages.' - Anton HerbigFormer SVP Consumer Healthcare Supply - GSKFormer Divisional VP - Abbott/EPDLead Consultant - Skarbek Associates 'This book is highly recommended for business leaders navigating the complexities of modern supply chain dynamics. With profound insights into customer-centricity, sustainability, and advanced digitalization, it offers valuable strategies and inspiration...