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Sunil Chopra is a Professor of Operations Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His research focuses on supply chain design, logistics, and risk management.

Known for: Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation

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Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation

Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation

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This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding, designing, and managing supply chains. It integrates strategic, planning, and operational perspectives to help organizations achieve competitive advantage through effective supply chain management. The text covers key concepts such as network design, demand forecasting, inventory management, sourcing, and logistics coordination, supported by real-world examples and analytical models.

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Strategic Fit and Scope

At the heart of any successful supply chain lies the concept of strategic fit—the alignment between your competitive strategy and your supply chain strategy. If your company competes on cost, you need a supply chain optimized for efficiency; if you compete on responsiveness and service, you must des...

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Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics

The performance of any supply chain rests on six fundamental drivers: facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing. Each driver influences both efficiency and responsiveness, and each offers managerial levers for improving performance. Facilities are where goods are pro...

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About Sunil Chopra

Sunil Chopra is a Professor of Operations Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His research focuses on supply chain design, logistics, and risk management. He is widely recognized for his contributions to operations and supply chain education and has co-authored s...

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Sunil Chopra is a Professor of Operations Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His research focuses on supply chain design, logistics, and risk management. He is widely recognized for his contributions to operations and supply chain education and has co-authored several influential textbooks in the field.

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Sunil Chopra is a Professor of Operations Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His research focuses on supply chain design, logistics, and risk management.

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