Supply chain management (SCM) is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the operations of the supply chain as efficiently as possible. Supply Chain Management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point-of-origin to point-of-consumption.
Supply Chain Management Divides into 2 Distinct Areas:
Demand Management:
Managing multi-level demand (supplier->Distributor->retailer->customer):
 Multi-Level distribution marketing
Demand Evolution & Forecast
Value-Chain partner management - Selling to & through distribution channels
Value Offer Analysis
Sourcing and Purchasing
Logistic Information Systems Implementation
Delivery Management:
Planning, Improving & Managing the Delivery Chain:
Distribution Planning & Management
Process Planning & Improvement
Cycle Time Analysis
Inventory Levels Planning
Service Levels Analysis
Warehouse Process Design
Warehouse Management Information Systems Implementation
Cost Reduction
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