Ballou organizes supply chain management into strategy, planning, and operation. The text highlights that logistics is a vital piece of corporate strategy, not just an operational cost center. The Immediate Impact of the Logistics Mix
According to Ballou, effective supply chain management cannot rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, managers must plan across three distinct horizons: Instead, managers must plan across three distinct horizons:
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Understanding the book begins with understanding the man. Ronald H. Ballou (1937-2022) was a titan in the field of operations and supply chain management. including older editions of Ballou's work
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