Supply chain and processes - Understand supply chains

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A supply chain can be defined as:

  • A sequence of business and information processes
  • That link supplier of products or services to operations
  • Which then link those operations through distribution channels to end-users

A supply chain is

All steps that transform raw materials to final products for end users

Explain the upstream and downstream scenario and describe inbound and outboud

The operations are customers as well as suppliers
outbound = to customers
inbound =  comes from suppliers
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Where do materials and infromation flow to?

Materials flow downstream
Information flows both ways

Supply side = upstram
Demand side = downstram

Supply chain management is:

  • The planning, designing, organization, and control of the flow of information and materials
  • In order to meet customer requirements in an efficient manner

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