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B O O K R EVIEW
Supply Chain Analytics and Modelling:
Quantitative Tools and Applications
Supply Chain Analytics and Modelling by Dr Nicoleta Tipi offers comprehensive insights into business
analytics and supply chain modelling.
n incredible volume of data is generated at However, practitioners and students in the
a very high speed within the supply chain field of supply chain management face a number of
A and it is necessary to understand, use and challenges when dealing with business models and
effectively apply the knowledge learned mathematical modelling. Supply Chain Analytics and
from analysing data using intelligent business Modelling presents a range of business analytics
models. models used within the supply chain to help readers
develop knowledge on a variety of topics to overcome
common issues.
The book covers areas including supply chain
planning, single and multi-objective optimisation,
demand forecasting, product allocations, end-to-
end supply chain simulation, vehicle routing and
scheduling models.
Learning is supported by case studies of
specialist software packages for each example.
Readers are also provided with a critical view
on how supply chain management performance
measurement systems have been developed and
supported by reliable and accurate data available
in the supply chain. Online resources including
lecturer slides are available.
About the author
Nicoleta Tipi is a senior lecturer at The Open
University, UK in the area of operations and
supply chain. She was a senior lecturer at the
University of Huddersfield where she gained
L O GI S T I CS NEWS chain modelling and logistics operations. She
experience lecturing in the area of supply
has considerable industry experience, having
worked in different roles involving modelling
and analytics for Unilever. •
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