This book has done an excellent job in explaining many important areas of supply chain like customer segmentation, customer service, demand planning, alliance management, inventory management, streamlining supply chain, fixing bottlenecks in supply chain, managing store investment, enhancing marketing efficiency, facilities outsourcing, sourcing excellence, supplier selection, relationship management and many other areas. One area that could have received more attention in this book is in the area of logistics. Overall this is an excellent book to read and enhance your knowledge in the area of supply chain and sourcing.