Increased competition at home and abroad has made supply chain management more important than ever. Companies must combine strategic planning with quick market reflexes to implement effective, cost-efficient supply chains that meet rapidly changing technology and security requirements. The Black Book on Supply Chain brings advanced-level information on such topics as transportation/logistics planning, supply network design, inventory management, reverse logistics, demand planning/forecasting, distribution centers, material handling, and more. Sidebars, case studies, appendices, and a glossary make the book even more useful.