What is Supply Chain Management? Supply chain management involves combining all of the elements needed to create, produce and deliver products and services to customers. For a cup of coffee this would include growing the beans, transporting them to the coffee roaster, roasting them, warehousing, transport to the coffee shop, storing them, brewing them, maintaining …
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This interview discusses how the global pharmaceutical company, Apotex, manages its global supply chain. Jody Faught, Apotex's Director of Global Supply Chain explains the strategic importance of the supply chain for Apotex, the challenges that they face in managing it and responding to today's rapid changes in demand and supply. The impact of globalisation on …
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Ammar Ashraf discusses supply chain management in organisations today., focusing on the more competitive business environment and its implications. Digitisation and digital transformation in the supply chain are considered and advice is provided. Ammar shares his advice on inventory and demand management. Lean supply chains and the triple bottom line are also featured.
Operations and Supply Chain Management 