Connective Technologies in the Supply Chain explores the position of connective technologies across the supply chain, including management of engineering and manufacturing operations. This book addresses such topics as strategic frameworks, analytical models, GPS, inventory management, quality control, mobile technology, security challenges, and a variety of other topics. Offering a design of a connective technology enabled knowledge-based supply chain management system, the text provides an overview of applications and contains case studies that focus on the design, development, and implementation of connective technology systems.