Tackling the logistical, planning, and managerial challenges that companies face, this third edition retains many of the previous editions' features while incorporating several novel developments, particularly in strategy issues. This edition contains new sections on facility location planning for production, distribution, and service networks as well as strategic procurement. It also provides new chapters on TQM, Six Sigma, and system and project management. In addition, the book includes key figures for the classification of planning methods in materials management and interactive Macromedia Flash elements for download from a companion website.