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Optimizing a supply chain requires looking at the total cost, not isolated department expenses.

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The official publisher provides the Indian edition (ISBN 978‑81‑317‑0584‑1). You may purchase the paperback from Pearson’s website or authorized resellers. Although the 5th edition is older, some academic institutions continue to use it for foundational courses.

A common critique is that Ballou’s 5th edition predates:

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Ballou popularized , showing that minimizing transportation costs in isolation often increases inventory carrying costs or leads to stockouts. True optimization requires looking at the total cost of the entire system simultaneously. The "Right" Philosophy (The Objectives of Logistics)