In Supply Chain Saves the World, which is based on research carried out over several years, AMR Research looks at the mechanics of the supply chain revolution that is making all of this possible. We have been working with manufacturers and retailers for 20 years to study how information technology is applied to business and the supply chain. In this time we have seen our clients wrestle with issues like globalization, environmental compliance, and risk management in their business and supply chain strategies. In response, we have broken down the process and technology components of these strategies to understand where and how investment makes sense. This book presents this research at a strategic and practitioner level.