"The book is highly readable, informative, thought provoking, and educational. …At every stage, Walker challenges the reader to move away from conventional supply chain thinking to a broader-view, highly concise approach that focuses on the organization's objectives. The book will help you visualize a supply network and develop a blueprint for your organization to become an integrated member of that network-a real benefit."-Karl Kapp, Ed. D., CFPIM, CIRM, APICS Magazine, July/August 2006

• .A false start. Conceptualizing a new business model. Collaborating network relationships. Designing a competitive network. Overcoming information boundaries. Leading change in performance measurement. Operating a competitive network. Planning for network operations. Generating top line growth and bottom line profit. A new start. APPENDICES. The network blueprint. Bibliography.