Part 5: Managing Cross-Functional Drivers

• Transportation – modes, routing, and trade-offs
• Sourcing – supplier selection, make vs. buy, procurement risk
• Pricing and revenue management – yield management, markdowns
• Information technology – blockchain, AI, and ERP in the 7th edition updates

Remember to source your PPTs legally, adapt them with real-world examples, and use them alongside the textbook for deep understanding. When you internalize the driver-based view of supply chains—balancing efficiency with responsiveness—you’ll not only pass your course but also improve real operations. Supply Chain Management Sunil Chopra 7th Edition Ppt

Here’s a helpful write-up about Supply Chain Management (7th Edition) by Sunil Chopra and the associated PowerPoint (PPT) resources often used by instructors and students. The 7th edition of Supply Chain Management: Strategy,

Most 7th Edition PPT decks are structured around these central concepts: Remember to source your PPTs legally, adapt them

• Logistical Drivers:

  Slide 5: Chapter 5 – Network Design in the Supply Chain

  Objective: Decide on number, location, and capacity of facilities. Key Factors:

  • D = demand, S = fixed ordering cost, hC = holding cost. Volume Discounts:
  • Lot-size based (leads to high cycle inventory).
  • Volume based (better for SC coordination – e.g., buy 100 units over 3 months).

  Suggested slide structure for a PPT (7–10 slides)