Understanding Your Link in the Supply Chain
by Larry Slusser on March 17th, 2008
In order to be effective in the supply chain, it is important to understand what a supply chain is and why it is important to implement a supply chain management system. Supply chain management is loosely defined as the process of moving a product from the manufacturer to the consumer. The different aspects of the process work closely together, forming a chain, which requires close attention and management. There are some processes that are very simple with only a couple of different suppliers. There are other processes that are extremely complex that require several suppliers, where a solid supply chain... Read more »