Synopsis Essentials of Supply Chain Management is an integrated document for understanding the business processes of an enterprise, and will be useful in confronting emerging challenges posed by the external environment. It aims to facilitate executives in formulating a comprehensive strategy and control framework, closely aligned towards the customer, and delivering value for money as the ultimate objective. This book is meant for graduate students and professionals of business management and senior executives responsible for generating value for the stakeholders by way of gaining knowledge about Supply Chain Management.