2. Meaning
Definition
Supply chain lead time
Objective
Supply chain stages
Importance of supply chain decision
Reason for growth
Decision phases in supply chain
Supply chain process cycle
Push and pull strategy
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3. The supply chain encompasses all activities
Supply chain management involves planning, design
and control of flow of material,
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4. Management of material, funds and information flows
both in and between facilities such as vendors,
manufacturing and assembly plants and distribution
centers. – Thomas and Griffin
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6. The objective of every supply chain should be to
maximize the overall value generated.
Supply chain profitability is the difference between the
revenue generated from the customer and the overall
cost across the supply chain.
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7. Measured in terms of supply chain profitability
For any supply chain, there is only one source of
revenue
Effective supply chain management involves
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9. Helps in achieving success
Effective flow of goods and information
Reduces the level of Inventory with the manufacturer
Improved match between supply and demand
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10. Proliferation in product
Shorter product life cycles
Higher level of outsourcing
Shift in power structure in the chain
Globalization of manufacturing
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16. Supply chain consists of various activity
Important part of Product delivery to the customer
Needs lot of accuracy
Profit and growth of company in supply chain directly
related to time
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