5.5 Production Planning
(HL ONLY)
Supply Chain
Supply Chain
The supply chain refers to the network of individuals, organisations, resources, and activities involved in the creation of a product from source materials to its eventual delivery to the end user.
Stock Control
Stock Control
The overall objective of stock control is to maintain stock levels to that the total costs of holding stocks is minimised.
A popular method of implementing stock control is through the use of stock control charts and algorithms that automate the process
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management
The active management of supply chain activities to maximise customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
It involves:
Workflow management
Order fulfillment