The Shipping Point: The Rise Of China And The Future Of Retail Supply Chain Management
- 3h 46m
- Peter J. Levesque
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2011
A fascinating look at the enormous changes taking place in China today as it evolves from global manufacturer to global consumer marketplace, The Shipping Point: The Rise of China and the Future of Retail Supply Chain Management explores how China's ascension will have a profound impact on the future of retail supply chain management. Bringing together the knowledge and expertise of leading supply chain and retail professionals from around the world to illuminate opportunities that are likely to develop over the next decade in China, the book is essential reading for anyone working with or looking to better understand how supply chains work.
Focusing on cutting edge logistics programs, processes, and technologies that will drive supply chain innovation in the twenty-first century, the book highlights innovative logistics programs that link the Asia Pacific manufacturing base, with international retailers and end consumers. Providing real examples of supply chain innovation in the marketplace to clearly illustrate the ideas in action, the book explores multi-country consolidation in China, strategies for greening the supply chain, supply chain & logistics IT systems, contingency planning strategy, and much more.
- Explores the programs, processes, and technologies that will drive supply chain innovation in the years ahead, with a particular focus on China
- Incorporates case studies contributed by retail executives and logistics industry professionals from around the world
- Highlights innovative logistics programs that link the Asia Pacific manufacturing base with international retailers and end consumers
In The Shipping Point, international transportation and logistics expert Peter Levesque and a team of contributing authors provide practical expertise and insights into present and future opportunities for consumer retail and supply chain management—and what it will take to turn those opportunities into reality.
About the Author
Peter Levesque has over 20 years of international transportation and logistics experience and has been working in Hong Kong since 1996. Prior to joining Modern Terminals, Mr. Levesque served as senior vice president for CEVA Logistics and as regional vice president for DHL’s International Supply Chain Group in Asia Pacific. In 2000, he co-founded V-Logic Limited, a niche 3PL company based in Hong Kong, and prior to V-Logic he held several management positions with American President Lines, including managing director of (ACS) APL Logistics for North Asia.
Mr. Levesque holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He has served as Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship for the Kellogg–HKUST MBA program, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s MBA program.
Mr. Levesque sits on the American Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Governors in Hong Kong and is a past chairman for the Chamber’s Transportation and Logistics Committee. He also serves as Treasurer of The American Club in Hong Kong and sits on the Club’s board of governors.
In this Book
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The Shipping Point—The Rise Of China And The Future Of Retail Supply Chain Management
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Foreword—Leadership & Supply Chain Management
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Supply Chain Acronym Quick Reference Guide
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Introduction
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China’s Great Comeback
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The Development Of China’s Economy & Infrastructure
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The Development Of China’s Human Capital
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The Age Of Consumer Participation
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The Development Of China’s Retail Sector And Brands
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Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation
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The Innovative Retail Supply Chain
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The Role Of People And Technology In Dynamic Supply Chains
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Building Resilience And Sustainability Into The Chinese Supply Chain
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SCM Leadership In China
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Dynamic Supply Chains—The Origin Consolidation Model
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The Role Of China Customs
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Innovative Retail Supply Chain Process Flows
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Epilogue
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Selected Bibliography
