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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multiple company

Software; Supply chain

Systems and software used for multiple, separate organizations or financial entities within a larger organization. While using the same base system, each company may set different system parameters.

return to vendor

Software; Supply chain

Purchased material determined to be unacceptable by receiving inspection or during the production process, and designated for return to the supplier for credit or replacement.

A process similar to brainstorming in which group participants silently write down ideas which are later gathered and organized into natural categories. Used in situations where the problem may be ...

engineer to order (ETO)

Software; Supply chain

A manufacturing response to demand in which engineering analysis and design occurs for all materials and production activities designated for a specific customer order. ETO may involve the use of a ...

make to stock (MTS)

Software; Supply chain

A manufacturing method in which finished goods are produced and stocked prior to receipt of a customer order. It uses a forecast based on past demand history to initiate production of end items when ...

project management

Software; Supply chain

The methods and disciplines used to define goals, plan and monitor tasks and resources, identify and resolve issues, and control costs and budgets for a specific project.

variability

Software; Supply chain

The characteristic of a product or process in which parameters fluctuate to a significant degree but do not typically trend in a specific direction. Reduction of variability is a priority in systems ...