Part 1 The supple chain -- Chapter 1 The importance of an efficient supply chain page 4-7 -- Chapter 2 Using the supply chain to increase sales page 8-11 -- Chapter 3 The global supply chain page 12-15 -- Part 2 Relations with suppliers -- Chapter 4 The importance of good supplier relationships page 16-19 -- Chapter 5 Minimising risks with suppliers page 20-23 -- Chapter 6 Managing unexpected events and disasters page 24-27 -- Part 3 Global sourcing and manufacturing -- Chapter 7 Developments in global manufacturing and sourcing page 28-31 -- Chapter 8 Outsourcing production to China page 32-35 -- Chapter 9 Ethical sourcing page 36-39

Part 4 Transport and distribution -- Chapter 10 Transporting fresh product page 40-43 -- Chapter 11 The impact of higher energy costs page 44-47 -- Chapter 12 A new distribution model page 48-51 -- Part 5 Inventory management -- Chapter 13 Managing changes in demand page 52-55 -- Chapter 14 Fast-response logistics for retailing page 56-59 -- Chapter 15 Using RFID for managing stock page 60-63 -- Part 6 'Greening' the supply chain -- Chapter 16 Reducing a company's carbon footprint page 64-67 -- Chapter 17 Moving beyond logistics page 68-71 -- Chapter 18 Making the supply chain greener page 72-75