A manual by and for manufacturing and retail executives, this book describes the advantages of Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR), outlining the demands of a successful CPFR effort and the logistics involved. Case studies from around the world illustrate the principles behind the approach. The book is dense with graphs, tables, and flow charts, and not a Dilbert cartoon in sight. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)