The key concepts of Supply Chain Management are examined, and more particularly, the Supply Chain Matrix, Pull/Push View, Strategic Fit, Capabilities, Drivers and Metrics, and Supply Chain Integration. Focus is also given on Forecasting Demand and the Bullwhip effect and Value of Information as well as on Economies of Scale. Pricing and revenue management techniques are analysed and the design of the Supply Chain Network (Distribution Networks, Facility and Capacity Allocation, Offshoring) together with Designing and Planning Transportation Networks are thoroughly discussed.
