During the past 20 years, the procurement and supply chain profession has radically evolved. Once a tactical and back-office function, it is now a strategic business opportunity that can be fundamental to the success of any organization. A few leading companies have achieved an enormous competitive advantage by incorporating a procurement and supply chain strategy into their core corporate strategy. Virtually all books on procurement and supply chain have been written for the day-to-day practitioner. Now, there is a book to explain this opportunity to all corporate executives, and also illustrate the leadership role the senior executive needs to play. By Robert A. Rudzki, Michael Katzorke, Shelley Stewart, Jr., Douglas A. Smock.