Lieferkettenführung
Lieferkettenführung, also known as Supply Chain Management (SCM), refers to the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. It encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. Crucially, it also includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers. In essence, supply chain management integrates supply and demand management within and across companies.
The primary goal of Lieferkettenführung is to optimize the flow of goods and services to minimize costs,