Table of Contents -- Chapter 1: Traits of the Best Supply Chains: An Overview -- Chapter 2: Supply Chain Maturity: Hypotheses Behind the Supporting Research -- Chapter 3: Trait 1 -- Supply Chain Success Starts with a Sound Strategy Supported by Solid Leadership -- Chapter 4: Trait 2 -- Focusing on Financial Impact to Achieve Superior Results -- Chapter 5: Trait 3 -- A Portfolio Approach to Innovation and Process Improvement -- Chapter 6: Trait 4 -- Selective Collaboration with Trusted Business Partners -- Chapter 7: Trait 5 -- Excellence in Strategic Sourcing -- Chapter 8: Trait 6 -- World-Class Logistics Execution -- Chapter 9: Trait 7 -- Proficiency in Planning and Responsiveness -- Chapter 10: Trait 8 -- High Customer Integration and Satisfaction -- Chapter 11: Trait 9 -- Ability to Anticipate and Manage Risk -- Chapter 12: Trait 10 -- Globally Optimized Operations (Completing the Effort) -- Chapter 13: Advice for Moving Forward -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index.