what is supply chain management?

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Supply chain management (SCM) is a process used by companies
to ensure that their supply chain is efficient and
cost-effective. A supply chain is the collection of steps
that a company takes to transform raw components into the
final product. Typically, supply chain management is
comprised of five stages: plan, develop, make, deliver, and
return.

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