Perspectives of Supply Chain Competitiveness — A Handbook

One of the most important areas of development within the evolution of commerce, is the acknowledgment that businesses can no longer compete as individual entities, but rather must function as part of a supply chain. Within an ever-competitive business environment, the ultimate success of a business can often be tied directly to the overall functionality and efficiency of its supply chain. The notion that supply chain efficiency defines business advantage, has led to exploration of physical specifications of supply chains; with the primary undertone often centering around evaluating drivers of performance, framework for optimization, potential vulnerabilities, and the overall nature and growth of the supply chain.