Understanding the Supply Chain
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Understanding the Supply Chain

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What is the primary goal of a supply chain?

Fulfilling a customer request

Which function is NOT typically part of a supply chain within an organization like a manufacturer?

Quality Control

In the context of supply chain, what is meant by the push/pull views?

Push views emphasize forecasting, while pull views react to demand.

Which party is typically NOT involved in the stages of a supply chain?

<p>Product end-users</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are products, information, and funds primarily linked between different stages in a supply chain?

<p>Through the constant flow of information, product, and funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a dynamic supply chain involve primarily?

<p>Constant exchange of information, product, and funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of every supply chain?

<p>Maximize overall value generated</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is supply chain success best measured?

<p>In terms of supply chain profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between value generated and supply chain profitability?

<p>They are directly proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of revenue for any supply chain?

<p>The customer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does effective supply chain management involve?

<p>Maximizing total supply chain profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the management of supply chain flows important for success?

<p>To maximize total supply chain profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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