Completely revised and updated, ERP: Tools, Techniques, and Applications for Integrating the Supply Chain, Second Edition describes, from the perspective of a business manager, concepts and tools for enterprise planning, management, and execution. The text is written in an easy-to-read format, with many real examples from a variety of industries that illustrate key points. This book can be used over and over, as a quick reference to obtain insight into ERP topics. The Second Edition introduces many new topics, including:·Supplier relationship management (SRM)·Strategic sourcing·Throughput supply chain measures such as inventory dollar days and throughput dollar days·Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)·Technology architecture choices·Customer relationship managementWith the help of a supplemental CD containing a Management Interactive Case Study System (MICSS), this volume explains the application of ERP tools and techniques to different types of...