THE DEVELOPMENT OF THINKING IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT. IN: HANDBOOK OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The paper addresses the interwoven intricacies of the development of supply chain management. Its global influences feature a rich representation across continents, industrial sectors, and academic schools spanning an almost full century. Discussed are the array of elements that represent the foundations of the subject, identifying the seminal moments, and highlights of the major themes in the development of the subject. The development of supply chain management, the types of existing supply chains and the conceptualization of them, as well as the experiences of modern corporations are also appraised.