Demand-Driven Inventory Optimization and Replenishment: Creating a More Efficient Supply Chain (Wiley and SAS Business Series) by Robert A. Davis delves into strategies for improving supply chain metrics and business initiatives through the optimization of inventory systems. Beginning with an in-depth look at Just In Time, Efficient Consumer Response, and Collaborative Forecasting, Planning, and Replenishment, the book explores mathematical shortcuts that can impede achieving supply chain excellence. The second edition expands on previous content with new sections on inventory performance, business verticals, and metrics, complete with case studies from retail, high-tech, men’s clothing, and food sectors. It offers practical guidance for balancing supply and demand without compromising cost-effectiveness, focusing on the delicate task of determining the optimal inventory levels to meet demand effectively.