In addition to information technology. the rapid emergence of supply chain relationships is being driven by four related forces: (1) integrated management and supply chain processes, (2) responsiveness, (3) financial sophistication(4) globalization. These forces will continue to drive supply chain structure and strategy initiatives across most industries for the foreseeable future. A brief discussion of each supply chain driver provides a foundation for understanding the challenges supply chain management places on exacting logistical performance. C