The rapidly developing new economies in China, India, Hungary, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Mexico, Brazil, etc., are at the crossroads of almost all major supply chains. In fact, these emerging economies are in fact growing faster than the established industrial economies of the world. This book provides insights on the development, challenges and opportunities of operating supply chains in emerging economies. Innovative approaches are outlined and illustrated with examples of real-world experiences by progressive companies and thought leaders. The book was created by two scholars of international reputation. It provides an equal balance of chapters by researchers working in the field of emerging economies and high-profile practitioners who have developed innovative and successful supply chain solutions for their businesses within the context of emerging economies. The editors and chapter authors are among the most talented and best-known scholars and practitioners in the field of supply chain management.

The volume has been created by two academic scholars who have international reputations in the field The Editors and chapter authors of this volume are among the very best and well-known scholars and practitioners in the field of supply chain management The book is an equal balance of chapters by researchers working the field of emerging economies and high-profile practitioners who have developed innovative and successful supply chain solutions for their business with the context of emerging economies Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Chung-Yee Lee is the former Editor of IIE's Scheduling Logistics and has taught the U. of Florida and Texas A&M prior to his appointment as Head of the IE and EM department at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Hau Lee previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Management Science. Hau Lee is considered as one of the pre-eminent research scholars in Supply Chain Management.

Inhalt
Global Supply Chain: General Strategies and Framework.- On the Globalization of Operations and Supply Chain Strategies.- Globalization and Emerging Markets.- Shanghai or Charlotte?.- Life-Saving Supply Chains.- Dual Sourcing Strategies.- Supply Chain Management in Emerging Economies: Challenges and Opportunities.- Managing Supply Chain Operations in India.- Integrated Fulfillment in Today's China.- Logistics Management in China.- Connectivity at Inter-Modal Hub Cities.- Service Parts Management in China.- DHL in China.- Building Supply Chain Excellence: Innovations and Success Cases.- Supply Chain Reengineering in Agri-Business.- Esquel Group.- End-to-End Transformation in the Cemex Supply Chain.- The IDS Story.- Building a Sustainable Supply Chain.- Building a Distribution System in Eastern Europe.- A Path to Low Cost Manufacturing for Integrated Global Supply Chain Solutions.- Transforming an Indian Manufacturing Company.