My intention in this book is to speak to a wide audience of business, technical, and professional people and others looking to understand this increasingly import area of activity. I provide a clear framework for understanding supply chain theory, operations, and opportunities. I then build on that framework and show ways to create supply chains with the performance levels needed for success in this real-time global economy we live in.

I know you are busy and your time is valuable. So, I’ve worked hard to get to the point quickly and explain things clearly and concisely. This book provides a framework to understand the structure and operation of any supply chain. It also provides guidance and insights for how to make good use of the flood of new supply chain technologies. Ideas are provided for combining technology, people, and business processes to deliver greater levels of supply chain performance.

我在这本书中的意图是向广大的商务、技术和专业人士以及其他希望了解这一日益重要的活动领域的人士发表讲话。我为理解供应链理论、运作和机会提供了一个清晰的框架。然后，我将在这个框架的基础上，展示如何创建供应链，使其具备在我们所处的实时全球经济中取得成功所需的绩效水平。

我知道你很忙，你的时间很宝贵。所以，我努力工作，以迅速到达重点，并解释清楚和简明的事情。这本书提供了一个框架，以了解任何供应链的结构和运作。它还为如何更好地利用大量新的供应链技术提供了指导和见解。提供了将技术、人员和业务流程相结合以提供更高水平的供应链绩效的想法。