The differentiation of products and services parallel with the globalization, motivated researchers to commit resources within supply chains more effectively. Competitive nature of the markets requires innovativeness with swift actions to supply mass customized demand. The total cost in the...

1. Introduction -- Part I: The Basics of Global Manufacturing Management -- 2. The St.Gallen Management Model for International Manufacturing Networks -- 3. Operational Excellence: The St.Gallen Model for Holistic Optimization -- Part II Managing Manufacturing Site & Network Optimization -- 4....