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.

Industry: Software

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Self-billing

Software; Supply chain

An application that allows customers to create their own invoices, based on usage, date or other parameters, and provides automatic payment remittance through Internet, EDI or other methods.

Service level

Software; Supply chain

The extent to which a supplying resource satisfies customer requirements, often expressed in terms of error rate, resource availability or accuracy in meeting requested dates.

Complex manufacturing

Software; Supply chain

Manufacturing processes characterised by high mix variation, long design/production cycles, many component items and deep bills of material, and use of multiple production departments or facilities.

A basic financial statement that details sales revenue, cost of goods sold and selling/administrative expenses, income before and after taxes and the gain or loss from unusual events or discontinued ...

Ordering cost

Software; Supply chain

The total of all costs associated with the creation and release of a purchase order and its receipt, inspection and putaway as required. In calculating order quantities, the cost of placing a large ...

Service part

Software; Supply chain

Material and components stocked and shipped to meet demand to replace an original part due to failure, age, or other reason.

Start date

Software; Supply chain

The date required to initiate an operation or process in order to achieve ontime completion by the due or finish date. The start date is often determined by establishing a required due date and ...