The idea of SCM emerged in the early 1980s, The accurate definition of SCM concept has not been settled yet and has many variations to it. Majority of specialists in order to simplify the essence of SCM relate to the following formula: "The right product at the right time in the right place - with low costs and high service level to the customer". At the same time, it is clear that we are not only talking about logistics. The idea is that SCM does not mean moving something from a location A to a location B. The objective of the system - optimization of purchases, production, distribution and logistics, in addition to revenue and profit increase, which is achieved by effective collaboration of suppliers, producers, distributors and sellers, and more importantly the end consumers of this supply chain. Thus, SCM for manufacturing companies comprise production and distribution processes, for commercial companies- inbound logistics, storage, distribution and/or retail.
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