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 process of reviewing a proposed MPS, comparing to stated higher-level production plan, resource availability and management parameters, and firming it and releasing to the rest of the system. The ...

Real-time

Software; Supply chain

The processing and visibility of transactions and information as they occur, and not on a periodic or batch basis.

Workgroup

Software; Supply chain

Personnel that collaborate on a specific project or function, make use of a common database, schedule and method of communication, and update tasks and activities specifically related to that project ...

Distance learning

Software; Supply chain

Systems that deliver education and training from a centralised source to remote locations. They may be real-time or periodic, and include methods for interaction, testing and student feedback.

Traveller

Software; Supply chain

A document used to tag and accompany material as it moves through receiving dispositions or production operations and work centers, that identifies the items, quantities and order number involved.

Backward scheduling

Software; Supply chain

A method that calculates production and purchase order dates by taking a given order or operation due date and backing into the required start or release date based on the indicated lead time. The ...