Overview

This book provides a conceptual framework of global value chains, flexibility and sustainability, supported by research projects, case applications and models in various related areas organized into three parts. In the first part of the book, various authors discuss how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of global value chains through various types of analyses. While the focus is on cluster management, and mergers and joint ventures, the legal aspects of control and liability concerning the integration of value chains, is also examined in one of the contributions. The second part includes chapters concerning 'Strategy and Flexibility'. Strategies concern topics such as inventory management, talent management, strategic alignment, decision making, behavioural change and HR systems. The third and final part of the volume concerns the topic of 'Sustainability', wherein the contributions focus on various initiatives intended to promote sustainability across respective value chainsbearing in mind the concept of flexibility.  The book is a valuable resource for a varied audience, ranging from management students and researchers, to practicing business managers, as well as for professional institutions, consultants, and corporate organizations.
ISBN-13

9789811089282

ISBN-10

9811089280

Weight

1.90 Pounds

Dimensions

7.50 x 0.80 x 9.40 In

List Price

$169.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

xxi, 339 pages

Publisher

Springer

Published On

2018-05-18


View All Offers

Sort by:

Condition
Seller
Seller Comments
Price
✨ Used, Good
Seller details
Bonita
★★★★☆

Santa Clarita, CA, USA

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
$61.21

 Free delivery by: 05 Apr 2026


Bookstores.com relies on cookies to improve your experience.