This book examines retail supply chain management as a strategic function that integrates procurement, logistics, distribution, and customer service within competitive retail environments. It explains how coordinated supply chain practices enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and value creation across organised retail systems. The discussion addresses demand forecasting, inventory control, distribution networks, and logistics planning, highlighting their influence on cost management and service quality. Attention is given to structural design of stores and warehouses, channel coordination, and the role of logistics in meeting customer expectations. The book also considers emerging market dynamics, operational challenges, and strategic responses shaping retail supply chains. By combining analytical frameworks with applied perspectives, it provides a systematic understanding of how effective supply chain management supports retail growth, operational performance, and long-term competitiveness in evolving domestic and global markets.

It is intended for students, managers, and professionals in retail management, logistics, and supply chain studies. The book serves as an academic reference and practical guide for analysing retail operations, improving distribution efficiency, and supporting informed managerial decision-making within organised and emerging retail sectors across national and international market contexts.