COST MANAGEMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH - PART 1

摘要

In order to stay competitive in today's global business world, manufacturing and distribution companies increasingly experience the need to manage performance along the total supply chain. The goal of supply chain management is to link the market, distribution channel, operations process, and supplier base so that customers' needs are better met at lower costs.1 This requires an optimal design of the supply chain, as well as an efficient plan and execution of the existing supply chain.