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Supply chain

A supply chain is defined as a connected set of resources, processes, and entities (manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, and service providers) that begin with the sourcing of raw materials, combine value-adding activities, and finish with the delivery of finished goods and services to the end consumer.

4 hr

Created by Dr. YASSER MEKKY

EN/AR [Auto]

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# Content
1 • Introduction to Supply Chains
2 • Definitions & Perspectives
3 • Supply Chain Theories
4 • Integration, Dynamics, and Flow Strategies
5 • Efficiency, Productivity, and Performance
6 • Measurement and Metrics
# Outcomes
• Conceptual Clarity: Ability to navigate and define the diverse perspectives, definitions, and evolving scope of Supply Chain (SC) and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
• Theoretical Application: Understanding how foundational frameworks—such as the General Supply Chain Model and General Systems Theory—apply to organizational structures and information flows.
• Operational Strategy: Capability to analyze and differentiate between push, pull, and hybrid push-pull distribution strategies.
• Performance Measurement: Competence in distinguishing between efficiency (resource economy utilization) and effectiveness (goal accomplishment), and understanding how to measure supply chain performance.
# Participants
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Target Audience: Academic researchers, scholars, supply chain practitioners, corporate managers, and students of business, logistics, and operations management.