| Feature | 6th Edition PPT | 7th Edition PPT | |---------|----------------|------------------------------| | Blockchain slide | One footnote | Dedicated 6-slide module | | Sustainability | End-of-chapter box | Integrated metrics in Chapter 3 & 12 | | COVID / Disruption | Not present | Chapter 1 intro case (PPE shortages) | | Excel models | Screenshots | Embedded Excel objects (double-click to edit in Windows) | | Slide count | ~380 | ~540 (more practice problems) |
The distinction between "brick-and-mortar" and "online" is gone. The 7th Edition extensively covers . It discusses how companies must integrate physical stores with digital platforms to offer "Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store" (BOPIS) and seamless returns. This section is crucial for modern retail managers.
Q: Are PPT slides available for the book? A: Yes, PPT slides are available for the 7th edition of "Supply Chain Management" by Sunil Chopra. | Feature | 6th Edition PPT | 7th
Chopra organizes the logistics and cross-functional framework of SCM around six key drivers. These drivers interact to determine the balance between responsiveness and efficiency. Logistical Drivers 1. Facilities
: Enhanced focus on how distribution networks must adapt to combined physical and online sales channels. This section is crucial for modern retail managers
Implementing or postponement strategies. 6. Sourcing, Pricing, and Sustainability
Adaptation for executives vs. classroom vs. self-study | Feature | 6th Edition PPT | 7th
Demand=(baseline component+trend)×seasonal factor+cyclical factor+random noiseDemand equals open paren baseline component plus trend close paren cross seasonal factor plus cyclical factor plus random noise Forecasting Methods