The supply chain
Example: Supply chain manages flow of goods from production to delivery
Definition
"The supply chain" refers to the entire system involved in producing and delivering a product or service, including sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution to the final customer. It ensures the smooth flow of goods from production to delivery.
Etymology
The term "the supply chain" combines 'supply,' which originates from the Latin 'supplere,' meaning to fill up or supply, and 'chain,' derived from Old French 'chaine,' meaning a series of linked elements. Together, they metaphorically describe the connected sequence of processes that supply products.
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"The supply chain" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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