Welcome to the wonderfully complex world of supply chains.
A supply chain is a term that describes the planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery of products or services from the point of origin to consumption.
Supply chain management (SCM) is a formal term for managing the physical and information flow of materials and finished goods in a supply chain. Very broadly, modern SCM requires sophisticated business processes, enabled by state-of-the-art technology. Efficiently and intelligently managing the supply chain is essential to ensure the availability of the right product at the right place at the right time for the right price.
About This Book
This book gives you basic definitions and techniques. It also has separate chapters that discuss big topics, such as manufacturing, distribution, retailing, and how the emergence of the omni-channel consumer is impacting these processes.
Because this is a For Dummies book, you can be sure that it’s easy to read and has touches of humor.
