Introduction to Supply Chain Management

If you're looking for a place to start to understand Supply Chain Management--this is the book. The authors, who have done an outstanding job on the research--lots of research, have explained in a very down to earth and articulate way--the great need for SCM, the challenges, the roadmap to begin the journey, and what the future holds. A great "why to and how to book".

Early MBA level.If you are in business and looking for a place to start ...Here it is!

I found this Textbook on Supply Chain Management to be very current and profound. It takes you directly to the meat of the subject matter, and does not beat around the bush. I would recommend this Textbook to anyone!Check this one out.

I finally decide to give a comment of this book after had it for a couple of year. Handfield and Nichols wrote this book *too* general and not emphasize in any research/application trend of Supply Chain Management(SCM). As a student, I found this book is the first -but not only one- book for anyone who doesn't know about the SCM. IF you do know and need a "concise book" that you can finish in a night, get this one. Another disadvantage is no technical definition and implementation issues. Case studies are ok -but again, too general.

I received the right book, right edition, and on time.Great companyMelinda

I think this is a good introduction to Supply Chain Management. I would have enjoyed a more in-depth discussion of some of the competing products and technology. Important areas such as warehouse management, ERP and middleware, CSM and transportation were sorely missed but then again it is only 183 pages so it was not meant to be comprehensive. Not a bad book but not enough for those with a serious interest in this topic.

Although the book covers several introductory themes about the supply chain management, there is a lack of integration inside the book. The book contains several footnotes to different articles and books. It made me feel that the book was written in a somehow assembly manner.

Not a bad introductory book for Supply Chain Managemen

Its a typical text book with difficult explanations. Perhaps good for college goers but not for professionals.

Very much helpful