Supply chain management

Offering a comprehensive, managerial-level exploration of how modern supply chains are designed, coordinated, and optimized. Blending theory with real-world application, the book explains how strategic decisions, planning processes, and operational practices work together to create efficient, responsive, and competitive supply networks. The text covers core concepts such as supply chain drivers, network design, forecasting, inventory management, sourcing, logistics, coordination, and global supply chain challenges. It emphasizes analytical tools and frameworks that help organizations improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance customer value. Through case studies, examples, and quantitative models, the book equips students and professionals with the skills needed to evaluate trade-offs, make data-driven decisions, and manage supply chains in dynamic, uncertain environments. It serves as both an academic foundation and a practical guide for anyone involved in operations, logistics, or supply chain strategy.