The document summarizes key concepts related to supply chain dynamics, coordination, and design. It discusses the bullwhip effect where demand variability increases as it moves up the supply chain. Causes include demand forecasting, order batching, price variations, and rationing games. Solutions proposed are vendor managed inventory, quick response, and information sharing to reduce lead times. Coordination across a decentralized supply chain is discussed using examples like prisoner's dilemma. A coordinating contract can incentivize members to act as a centralized system for improved overall performance.