SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE refined its focus on the supply chain approach, one of the latest developments in logistics management. * "Supply Chain Profiles" vignettes at the beginning of each chapter that introduce topics to students using familiar real-world companies, people, and events. * Practical applications of supply chain management are provided using new and updated "On the Line" boxed featuring hands-on managerial experience of the chapter"s topics. * Short Cases at the end of each chapter helps students build their knowledge by applying the principles learned in the chapter.