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About the Author
Ashfaque Ahmed is a consultant for software test -
ing and supply chain management. He has over 20
years of experience in the software industry and
has served clients with innovative solutions that
have saved millions of dollars. He has worked with
both midsize and large multinational customers
on engagements involving implementing and test-
ing enterprise software applications. e industries
served included manufacturing, retail, distribution,
and transportation. He also has worked on prod-
uct development for a midsize enterprise software
vendor.
Over the years Mr. Ahmed has written
many research papers ...