The launch of a supply chain system initiative must be preceded by an informed assessment of the changes in business strategy that will be required and their possible impact on the corporate culture. This book gives senior managers the tools they need to identify priorities, objectives, and expectations and proactively drive the process from conception to and through implementation. It provides a roadmap for internal assessment, templates, charts, metrics, case histories, and checklists that help readers make decisions tailored to their organization's needs. The book helps readers maximize the results of their supply chain system initiative by preparing them for each step of the process.