The Fifth Edition of  Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Core  focuses on the essential core concepts in the dynamic field of operations. Jacobs aims to prepare future managers by imparting the perspective that good operational practices are central to any effective business. This new edition has an increased focus on using supply chain analytics to better solve business problems. McGraw-Hill Connect is an award-winning digital teaching and learning solution that empowers students to achieve better outcomes and enable instructors to improve course management efficiency.  New to Connect are enhanced algorithmic problems, Application Based Activities for Operations Management, and Practice Operations interactive game-based simulation. To further complement Jacobs 5e, the Canadian Companion Connect offers 12 Canadian cases , covering topics such as Inventory, Manufacturing, Service Process, Warehousing, Blockchain, Supply-chain Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Forecasting. Each case is supported by instructors’ notes, suggested activities, and Multiple Choice questions assignable through Connect. The 5e offers a unique balanced approach to logistics and supply chain, enhanced by the wealth of practice and cases.