Supply chain management has become widespread in most industries. It is now included in the curriculum of many business schools. This book covers the contents of the basic supply chain management course to help you prepare for the certification examination. It covers all modules of a core supply chain management course: forecasting and managing demand, transformation process, planning and scheduling, purchasing and distribution management, and global supply chain issues. The book presents each concept fully and in an accessible manner, with practice problems, self-study test questions, and case studies.