March 2018
Beginner
148 pages
3h 2m
English
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Supply Chain Management Concepts
SCM Definition
The Council of SCM Professionals (CSCMP) defines SCM as follows:
SCM encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. Importantly, SCM also includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers. In essence, SCM integrates supply and demand management within and across companies. SCM is an integrating function with primary responsibility for linking major business functions and business processes within and across companies into a cohesive and high-performing business model. It includes all of the ...