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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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Supply chain

breeder bill of material

Software; Supply chain

A bill of material that accounts for the generation and cost implications of byproducts as a result of manufacturing the parent item.

full absorption

Software; Supply chain

The method that accounts for all costs associated with the production process and is used for financial reporting.

net sales

Software; Supply chain

Gross sales less allowances for returns and discounts.

sales and operations plan (S&OP)

Software; Supply chain

The company-wide demand and supply plan that provides the next level of detail in fulfilling business plan objectives by describing family-level sales, production and inventory targets and ...

assemble to order (ATO)

Software; Supply chain

A manufacturing environment where the final product is assembled based on the receipt of a customer order (instead of to stock). The assembly is normally performed using standard components, modules ...

fabless

Software; Supply chain

An organization that outsources 100% of its manufacturing to a third party. A term often used in the semiconductor industry.

market segment

Software; Supply chain

The geographic, demographic or other customer classification targeted by an organization for the purchase and use of its products and services.

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