Which is the best book you've ever read for supply chain management?

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"Essentials of Supply Chain Management"- 4th Edition by Michael Hugos

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These two are my favorites:
"Inventory Optimization: Models and Simulations" by Nicolas Vandeput
"Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation"- 6th Edition by Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl

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