Logistics Study Review
Logistics Study Review
Supply Chain Management relatively new, rarely mentioned before the 1990's. Developed by the
military. Grew when value was found in coordinating business functions.
SCM Philosophy
Coordinating the various business functions not only within organizations but across
organizations as well
Supply Chain Definition
Encompasses all activities associated with the low and transformation of goods from the raw
material stage (extraction), through to the end user, as well as the associated information flows.
Direct Supply Chain
Supplier to Organization to Customer
Extended Supply Chain
Supplier's supplier to supplier to Organization to Customer to Customer's Customer
Ultimate Supply Chain
Ultimate supplier to.....to Supplier to Organization to Customer to... to Ultimate Customer
SCM Definition
encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and
procurement, conversion, and all Logistics Management activities.... also includes coordination
and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party
service providers, and customer.