Supply Chain 2018-11-12 14:37:17 A supply chain starts with the delivery of raw materials from a supplier to a manufacturer and ends with the delivery of the finished product or service to the end consumer Value Chain Analysis: The Basics 2018-11-13 10:17:51 Value chain analysis is the process of looking at the activities that go into changing the inputs for a product or service into an output that is valued by the customer. What is 'Supply Chain Management (SCM) 2018-11-13 10:46:05 SCM represents an effort by suppliers to develop and implement supply chains that are as efficient and economical as possible. Food and Supply Chains Industries Show New Interest in Blockchain 2018-11-16 17:29:35 According to reporting by Trust Nodes, media mentions of the blockchain, supply chains, and food were practically non-existent until 2017. ASP 2018-11-16 17:52:58 An authorized service provider (ASP) is a person or company that has been cleared to work on a product that is still under warranty by another company without voiding the warranty. How the Flow of Manufacturing Costs Works 2018-11-16 17:57:52 A supply chain management system can reduce the cost and complexity of the manufacturing process。 Supply Chain and Deflation 2018-11-19 17:05:31 The evolution and increased efficiencies of supply chains have played a significant role in curbing inflation. Supply Chain Attack 2018-11-19 18:03:39 A supply chain attack is a cyberattack that attempts to inflict damage to a company by exploiting vulnerabilities in its supply chain network. Purchase Order Lead Time 2018-11-19 18:11:18 Purchase order lead time is the number of days from when a company places an order for production inputs it needs to when those items arrive at the manufacturing plant. VMI 2018-11-19 18:19:43 In order to improve supply chain efficiency, supplier managed inventory (VMI), JIT management and JIS management are widely used in the automotive industry.