Supply Chain Management

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## TL;DR

Supply Chain Management (SCM) coordinates the flow of goods from raw materials to end customer. Key activities: procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, demand forecasting. Modern SCM is data-driven with real-time visibility and AI optimization.

## Core Explanation

Bullwhip effect: small demand fluctuations amplify upstream, causing inventory inefficiencies. Just-in-Time (JIT) minimizes inventory but increases risk. Safety stock: extra inventory to buffer demand variability. KPIs: inventory turnover, order fulfillment rate, lead time, perfect order rate. SCM software: SAP, Oracle SCM, Blue Yonder.

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