Supply chain

Supply chain

Of or referring to a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information, and resources that develops a product from supplier to customer in an efficient manner.

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perpetual inventory

Software; Supply chain

The book inventory calculated as a result of all issue, receipt and adjustment transactions, as opposed to verification by physical count.

The long range, highest-level company plan that describes its overall goals and objectives in determining what businesses to participate in, which strategic resources are required, assesses company ...

cost/schedule control systems criteria (C/SCSC)

Software; Supply chain

Government standards defined in 1967 that describe the management and reimbursement criteria for projects performed by private contractors.

invitation for bid

Software; Supply chain

Similar to request for proposal, but may involve a more specific application or definition.

phantom

Software; Supply chain

An item with an identifying product number that is not normally built and then stocked, but is immediately used in the next stage of production. MRP processing logic will blow through a phantom down ...

subassembly

Software; Supply chain

An intermediate level assembly used in the production of an upper level.

intermittent demand

Software; Supply chain

Sporadic demand for end items that may also involve low volumes, and requires specific forecast and safety stock or lead time techniques . More typical of to-order than to-stock environments.