Supply Chain Management

Business

Coordinating materials, information, and finances across suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers — covers procurement, inventory, and logistics.

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End-to-end coordination of sourcing, production, and delivery to minimise cost and meet service levels; subject to the bullwhip effect.

From the AJG lexicon archive (July 2026).

Supply Chain Management

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