Directing the Flow of Product A Guide to Improving Supply Chain Planning

Jeffrey H. Schutt, PH.D.

Copyright 2004 by Jeffrey H. Schutt

ISBN 1-932159-19-3

Printed and bound in the U.S.A.

Printed on acid-free paper

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Schutt, Jeffrey H., 1950-
Directing the flow of product : aguide to improving supply chain planning / Jeffrey H. Schutt.
p.cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 1-932159-19-3
1. Business logistics.2. Production management. 3. Strategic planning. I. Title.
HD38.5.S39 2004
658.7 dc22

2003027451

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The author

Jeffrey H. Schutt consults on supply chain planning andexecution for Menlo Worldwide s Professional Services Group. He has taught in the ManagementDepartment at the University of Texas and served as a Partner in...