Technology, Inventory, and the Supply Chain: Roles in Business Model Building

An effective supply chain is essential to many organizations. This chapter sorts through the myths and realities of creating and maintaining one.

INTRODUCTION

Technology, inventory, and a supply chain are important elements of many companies’ business models. These companies spend heavily on technology to ensure that their supply chains function well. Yet few do. This chapter explains why these companies fail and how other companies can avoid their mistakes.