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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. administrative management
  3. business management
  4. supply chain management

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supply chain management

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Definition

  • Information Supply chain management is the active management of supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. It represents a conscious effort by the supply chain firms to develop and run supply chains in the most effective & efficient ways possible. Supply chain activities cover everything from product development, sourcing, production, and logistics, as well as the information systems needed to coordinate these activities.

    Source: https://scm.ncsu.edu/scm-articles/article/what-is-supply-chain-management-scm

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/342787

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