Supply Chain Management Chopra: Strategy, Planning, & Operation 6E

The Challenge It Addresses

Modern supply chains face unprecedented complexity — global sourcing, demand volatility, risk management, and sustainability pressures. Without a structured strategic framework, organizations struggle to balance cost efficiency with responsiveness. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation, 6th Edition by Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl, and Dharam Vir Kalra provides the analytical tools and decision-making models required to design and manage supply chains that deliver competitive advantage.

This book equips readers with the conceptual vocabulary and quantitative skills to tackle these challenges head-on.

Supply Chain Management Chopra: Strategy, Planning, & Operation 6E at a Glance

This is the definitive textbook on supply chain management (SCM), used by MBA and engineering master’s programs worldwide. The book integrates strategic planning with operational execution, covering network design, inventory management, transportation, sourcing, and coordination.

The sixth edition reflects the latest industry practices and analytical methods, making it equally valuable for students and professionals.

Who Should Read This Book?

This textbook is designed for three primary audiences: MBA students specializing in operations or logistics, engineering master’s students in industrial or systems engineering, and senior undergraduate students pursuing supply chain management.

Practitioners — supply chain analysts, logistics managers, and consultants — will also find the frameworks directly applicable to real-world decision-making.

Key Takeaways

• Strategic frameworks for aligning supply chain design with business objectives
• Quantitative models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and facility location
• Planning techniques for sales and operations planning (S&OP) and aggregate planning
• Operational tactics for transportation, warehousing, and reverse logistics
• Coordination mechanisms to mitigate the bullwhip effect and improve channel performance
• Pricing and revenue management strategies for perishable and seasonal products
• Sustainability and risk management practices in modern supply chains
• Global supply chain network design under uncertainty

Why This Book Stands Out

Compared to other SCM textbooks like Coyle’s Supply Chain Management or Simchi-Levi’s Designing and Managing the Supply Chain, Chopra and Meindl offer a uniquely integrative approach. This book bridges strategic level decisions (network design, outsourcing) with detailed operational models (EOQ, newsvendor).

The inclusion of Excel-based analytical tools and end-of-chapter problems makes it ideal for both classroom instruction and self-study. No other textbook provides the same balance of breadth and depth across the entire SCM spectrum.

About the Author

Sunil Chopra is the IBM Distinguished Professor of Operations Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Peter Meindl is a senior supply chain executive with extensive industry experience. Dharam Vir Kalra brings an Indian market perspective, making this edition particularly relevant for Asian supply chains.

Published by Pearson Education India, a leader in academic publishing, this sixth edition (2016) has been updated to reflect current global supply chain challenges.

Our Verdict

Absolutely. This is the most widely adopted SCM textbook globally, and for good reason. It combines rigorous analytical methods with practical application. Whether you are a student preparing for a career in operations or a professional seeking to deepen your understanding, this book delivers lasting value.

The sixth edition updated cases and examples ensure relevance in today’s volatile business environment.

Download Supply Chain Management Chopra: Strategy, Planning, & Operation 6E Now

If you are an MBA student, engineering master’s student, or supply chain professional, this book is your essential guide. Order your digital copy now and start building the frameworks that drive operational excellence.

Published by Pearson India, this sixth edition is the gold standard in SCM education.