Title: Explain supply chain management.
Course: Manufacturing Systems II, Advanced (13002-II) > Section: Using Advanced Manufacturing Systems Processes

Explanation of supply chain management should include the four decisions made in the supply chain procedure:

- location
- production
- inventory
- transportation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can improvements in supply chain management lead to increased profits?
- What is a lead time?
- What is the negative effect of maintaining a large inventory of materials or products?
- How do automated storage and retrieval systems affect supply chain flow?