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Supply chain management
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 1. WHAT IS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT? 2. SUPPLY CHAIN MODELS 3. COST AND VALUE vs. AVAILABILITY 4. ASSESSMENTS AND ACCREDITATION 5. QUALITY AND STANDARDS 6. IMPROVING BUYER/ SUPPLIER RELATIONS 7. GOODS TO MARKET 8. IT & ERP in SCM 9. CASE STUDY 1. WHAT IS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT? The supply chain includes all of the organizations involved in the design, manufacture and distribution of goods to the ultimate consumer. Supply Chain Management [SCM] is a strategic (and operational) process, which directs the materials flow through the supply chain to the end user, appropriately adding value at each stage. It is, therefore, also referred to as the value chain or the demand chain. It is a powerful tool in reducing wastage and ensuring that goods arrive in the right place at the right time, with minimal cost and appropriate levels of service. In effective supply chains, all partners within the chain share the objectives and benefits. Openness and trust...
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