Supply chain management is the management of materials and goods as they move from the supplier to manufacturer to retailer and then finally to the end-consumer. It is mainly divided into three main flows, the product, the information and the finances flow. For an organization to compete in the market it is very important to develop efficient supply chains. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of supply chain management. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.