The Supply chain is a network or channel through which goods, materials, people, information, and resources navigate through the nodes and links from the supplier to the end-user or to the market.
It is that simple. Nevertheless, let us see what makes this network sophisticated to undertake.
The process within the supply chain is driven by a series of numerous logistics activities that enable navigation within the entire value chain.
The Supply chain and logistics process can repeat itself several times within a single chain or multiple chains but it depends on the complexity of a certain Supply chain network.
The nature and complexity of a supply chain network differs from one organization to another depending on various factors;
The nature of the product specialization.
The size of the organization.
The geographical location
The internal procedures and policies governing the SCM.
The logistics infrastructure.
Technology.
For instance, if the company is a multinational, its’ Supply chain network is complex and undertaking the entire spectrum in handling its inbound and outbound logistics to full alignment with its overall downstream and upstream is not smooth without the right SCM software; SAP, ERP, CRM, and other WMS, TMS, IMS to take care of the end to end Supply chain.
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