Supply chain management is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a number of factors, including the use of new technologies and the global marketplace. This report is based on a survey of supply chain executives, who comment on organizing for the supply chain effort, the role of suppliers, and the use of new technologies (including e-purchasing and B2B marketplaces).

Topics covered:

• The Business of Supply Chain
• Organizing for the Supply Chain Transformation
• SCM Transformation Design and Implementation: E-Procurement, B2B Marketplaces, and the Role of Suppliers
• Measures and Outcomes
• Lasting Effects of September 11th?

Special features:

• Executive summary
• Survey participant profile
• More than 10 tables and charts