Frequently Asked Questions
In SCM, the supply chain manager coordinates the logistics of all aspects of the supply chain which consists of five parts:
- The plan or strategy.
- The source (of raw materials or services)
- Manufacturing (focused on productivity and efficiency)
- Delivery and logistics.
- The return system (for defective or unwanted products)
There are four stages to the evolution of such a supply chain network:
- Stage 1: Supply Management. The most basic stage, built around an internal MRP system that is lead-time driven. ...
- Stage 2: Supply Chain Management. ...
- Stage 3: Supply Chain Integration. ...
- Stage 4: Demand-Supply Network Collaboration
