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Supply Chain Transformation

How to Leverage Technology for Competitive Advantage

Michael Mowat

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English
Kogan Page Ltd
03 December 2025
Understand the importance of technology in driving competitive advantage and avoid common obstacles and pitfalls in supply chain technology implementation with this essential guide.

In today's complex supply chain landscape, staying ahead of the competition is a daily challenge. Supply Chain Transformation helps supply chain leaders gain an advantage and harness technology capabilities to deliver supply chain transformation in a rapidly evolving market. Outlining the opportunities presented by digital technologies as well as the common challenges and limitations, this book contains every element supply chain professionals need to thrive in a technology-driven environment.

Covering topics including data-driven decision making, end-to end visibility and supply chain automation, this essential guide features real-world examples from companies such as M&S, Walmart and DPD. Supply Chain Transformation also includes interviews from supply chain leaders at companies including Unilever, Mars, Heineken and Estee Lauder, exploring how supply chain leaders can embrace the importance of continuous innovation and improvement in supply chain management.
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Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   666g
ISBN:   9781398623354
ISBN 10:   1398623350
Pages:   344
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Michael Mowat has worked in Supply Chain for over 25 years, both in industry and consulting. He is a recognised thought leader in supply chain management, who frequently shares his expertise through writing and speaking engagements. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and a member of the Association for Supply Chain Management.

Reviews for Supply Chain Transformation: How to Leverage Technology for Competitive Advantage

""Supply Chain Transformation is an engaging and essential read that I can confidently recommend to every supply chain leader. Michael Mowat combines academic rigor with practical insight, offering clear guidance on data-driven decision-making, automation and end-to-end visibility. With examples from leading companies including P&G, Unilever, Amazon, DHL and Tesco, he shows that even the best supply chains have room to evolve. It's a timely reminder that supply chain is a force for global stability and innovation. A must-read for those shaping the future of supply."" * Graeme Carter, CSCO, Coty * ""A great read for the beginner and seasoned veteran alike. The history and real-world examples alone are worth a read. The real value is in Michael Mowat's ability to dive deep into what makes supply chains successful but also provide practical advice to take a supply chain to the next level."" * Sandy Gosling, Former Supply Chain Partner, McKinsey & Company * ""An essential read for professionals seeking a clear understanding of the digital revolution and of the opportunities it presents. Michael Mowat brilliantly builds on his extensive experience and knowledge to provide a rigorous and reliable guide, whether you're developing a digitization strategy or executing a digital transformation. A definitive reference work for supply chain executives."" * Sami Naffakh, Former CSCO, Reckitt and Arla Foods * ""In Supply Chain Transformation, Michael Mowat offers a rare blend of clear frameworks and hands-on playbooks. He shows how to move from visibility to action, redesign decision rights and align incentives across partners leveraging rapidly evolving digital technologies. This book serves as an important reminder that supply chain isn't a function; it's the engine of strategy and the key to executing it at pace."" * Vineet Khanna, Former Global Head of Supply Chain, Nestlé * ""This is an excellent read, whether you are just starting your career or an experienced manager or leader. This book grapples with the supply chain challenges and how technologies can be adopted to drive real business change and competitive advantage. It is comprehensive, practical and covers everything from human technology interaction to sustainability and social responsibility."" * Simon Finch, Supply Chain Director, Harrods * ""This book is a much-needed resource for supply chain practitioners and consultants, as well as any academic planning to teach a course on digital supply chains for MBA, Executive MBA and other professional development courses. The chapters are well-organized covering drivers, benefits, opportunities and challenges, real-life examples and easy to understand tables and figures."" * Atanu Chaudhuri, Professor, Technology & Operations Management, Durham University * ""Supply Chain Transformation offers a comprehensive review of the technical landscape in supply chain, current and future technologies and a bridge between implementation strategies and success KPI's. Critically the book connects technology, process and people in defining future success. A good read for anyone in the industry stepping through our ever-changing world."" * Gary Horsfield, CSCO, Bic Group * ""Michael Mowat's book, Supply Chain Transformation, is a welcome foundation to all those that are active in the supply chain, as well as the students of the supply chain. Mowat brings perspective and furnishes not only the concepts but the tools, process and essential critical thinking. I certainly plan to leverage the learnings with my students and industry partners."" * Joseph Agresta, Program Director, Master of Supply Chain Analytics (MSCA) and Assistant Professor, Rutgers Business School * ""Michael Mowat has written a very comprehensive book on supply chain transformation using technology. It is highly practical with expert insights and knowledge that can be immediately used, as well as various detailed overviews of all relevant supply chain technologies. I highly recommend reading it."" * Ivo Böhm, CEO & Founder, B&O Supply Chain Ventures * ""Striking that rare and effective balance between theory and application, Michael Mowat's Supply Chain Transformation provides a critical evaluation of the role and effectiveness of technology in modern supply chain management. Examining supply chain technology in all its guises, as well as providing a framework for effective deployment and evaluation, Supply Chain Transformation is a must-read for every supply chain practitioner and leader."" * Jonathon P. Karelse, Co-Founder and CEO, NorthFind Management * ""In today's complex and uncertain world, there has never been a greater need for a supply chain leader to ensure their supply chain performs for today and transforms for tomorrow. Backed by useful real-world examples and references bridging theory to execution, Supply Chain Transformation provides a thought provoking and comprehensive resource for the supply chain and enterprise leader as they look to navigate the challenges that the modern supply chain is presented with. Highly recommended reading."" * Chris Yong, Global Senior Director & Head of Supply Chain, International Operated Markets Business Unit, McDonald's *


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