Supply Chain
The manufacturing supply chain refers to the process of acquiring and managing the resources needed to produce goods and services in the manufacturing industry. It includes all the activities and processes involved in the sourcing, procurement, production, delivery and support of goods and services. All these components are interconnected and they are all important to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing supply chain. A key goal of the manufacturing supply chain is to optimize the flow of goods and materials, from sourcing to delivery, to minimize costs, improve efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.