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Chapter 4 has been expanded to address the evolution of retail, teaching students how to design distribution networks that seamlessly blend physical stores with online sales.
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The 7th edition is a robust, essential resource for anyone serious about understanding Supply Chain Management. It strikes the perfect balance between (how do we compete?) and analytical rigor (how do we calculate safety stock?).