The complex demands of modern retail are cutting into the profitability of many businesses. In this seminal book, leading researchers provide a detailed review of cutting edge methodologies that address and remedy the supply-chain woes in the retail world.

Overview of Chapters -- Supply Chain Planning Processes for Two Major Retailers -- The Effects of Firm Size and Sales Growth Rate on Inventory Turnover Performance in the U.S. Retail Sector -- The Role of Execution in Managing Product Availability -- Analytics for Operational Visibility in the Retail Store: The Cases of Censored Demand and Inventory Record Inaccuracy -- An Overview of Industry Practice and Empirical Research in Retail Workforce Management -- Category Captainship Practices in the Retail Industry -- Assortment Planning: Review of Literature and Industry Practice -- Fast Fashion: Business Model Overview and Research Opportunities -- Managing Variety on the Retail Shelf: Using Household Scanner Panel Data to Rationalize Assortments -- Optimizing Retail Assortment for Diverse Customer Preferences -- Multi-Location Inventory Models for Retail Supply Chain Management -- Manufacturer-to-Retailer Versus Manufacturer-to-Consumer Rebates in a Supply Chain -- Clearance Pricing in Retail Chains -- Markdown Competition.