The book's organization is perfectly mirrored in the "new top" PPTs, following a strategic framework built around the key drivers of supply chain performance: facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing.
The supply chain crisis is not going away. But with the right strategy—and the right slides—you can turn disruption into competitive advantage.
Choose specific infrastructure sites based on labor and utility availability.
Why are the files for this specific edition so highly sought after? Because Chopra’s text is dense. The PPTs act as a strategic filter, highlighting the "Top" most actionable concepts.
Chopra categorizes the architectural design of any supply chain into six core drivers. These split evenly into three logistical drivers and three cross-functional drivers. They form the foundational structure for standard course lecture decks. Logistical Drivers
The ultimate goal of any supply chain design is achieving . A company must ensure that its supply chain capabilities align perfectly with its overarching business strategy. Chopra visualizes this through a balancing scale:
