For executives and managers involved in the manufacturing supply chain - whether suppliers, manufacturing assemblers, wholesalers / distributors, retailers, or transport provider - this practical, step-by-step guide explains how to create cost-effective, state-of-the - art fulfillment capabilities. Equipped with relevant examples, each chapter focuses on improving supply chain technology, processes, and people in certain industries, including: * * Consumer products Retail * E-commerce society * High-tech manufacturing * Automotive * Hosted applications * E-Oil and gas exchange * * Transportation * E-business front-end * pharmaceutical health care, and more.