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Basic Supply Management Principles

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Supply Chain Management Definition

Supply Chain Management is the art of management of providing the Right Product, at the Right Time, Right Place and at the Right Cost to the Customer.IT is one of the most important enabler of the Supply chain in modern complex world of Global Businesses. Global business has been fuelled and enabled by the IT Technology which has redefined all aspects of business today.Logistics is the backbone on which Supply Chains are driven. Logistics refers to management of flow of goods and supplies involving information, data and documentation between two entities or points.Supply chain Consultants and professionals find it very essential to have knowledge of the operational field and how things work on the ground.In this topic we shall examine the role and functions of Third Party Service Providers a little closely to understand how they make a difference to the supply chain activities.Supply Chains ride on Logistics Networks and IT Applications / Internet. In this topic a brief introduction to each of the Logistics Function / Industry is attempted.Most of the logistics players have been traditionally freight forwarders dealing with cargo bookings coupled with origin and destination services.It is necessary for every SCM Expert to understand nuances of 3PL Contract Logistics operations before taking decisions to outsource these functions.Finished Goods supply chains are very dynamic and are the backbone of a good sales organization.