Here is a detailed breakdown of the book's contents, as provided by the publisher, which shows why it is so effective:

The raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods within a supply chain. Chopra details how changing inventory policies transforms assets from safety stock into a tool for absorbing market shocks.

can result in critical failures in company performance. Key Drivers of Supply Chain Performance

Strategies to reduce information distortion across the supply chain tiers.

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New focus on sustainability , digital transformation (IoT, AI, blockchain), and risk management following global disruptions. Critical Features

The movement of inventory from point to point. Choices range from fast, expensive modes (air freight) to slower, cheaper modes (ocean shipping).

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or key concepts (like network design or inventory management). Find case studies that match your study topics.

Techniques to predict customer demand and avoid inventory issues, often illustrated via spreadsheet models.

Concepts are tightly linked to strategic choices that maximize supply chain surplus.