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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Supply chain

The set of supply chain activities that focus on fulfillment rather than planning- raw material delivery, manufacturing operations and shipments to customers and internal and external distribution ...

current cost (standard)

Software; Supply chain

The cost standard for the current product configuration and process, as opposed to the base (frozen) cost estimated at the start of the fiscal year.

job shop

Software; Supply chain

A manufacturing facility that groups similar equipment into departments or areas. Production orders are moved to successive departments as required to complete all routing operation steps, as opposed ...

planned capacity

Software; Supply chain

The capacity used in evaluating requirements for a given material planning period, which may differ from demonstrated capacity due to temporary additions or downtime for scheduled maintenance, etc.

supply chain management

Software; Supply chain

The coordinated set of techniques to plan and execute all steps in the global network used to acquire raw materials from vendors, transform them into finished goods, and deliver both goods and ...

current liability

Software; Supply chain

Cash obligations due within the current business cycle (or one year), including accounts payable, short-term notes and accrued expenses.

job status report

Software; Supply chain

A listing of open production orders that shows current location, units in progress, projected completion dates, and sometimes material usage and cost data.