http://www.flickr.com/photos/djs1021/41318659/ A supply chain is a network of facilities and distribution options,

http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/coal/collieries/hemheath.htm that performs the functions of procurement of materials ;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiteflier/269219539/ transformation of these materials into intermediate and finished products ;

and distribution of these finished products http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=truck&m=tags&l=comm&page=25

http://www.flickr.com/photos/elsie/154300399/ (Source: Ganeshan & Harrison - Introduction to Supply Chain Management) to customers

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mayr/554227935/ As products flow down the chain, information and money flow up the chain

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanner/1172641259/ No product moves without an instruction to do so

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