文档介绍：Chapter 1 Understanding the SuddIv Chain
What is a Supply Chain?
The Objective of a Supply Chain
The Importance of Supply Chain Decisions
Decision Phases in a Supply Chain
Process Views of a Supply Chain
Examples of Supply Chains
Discuss the goal of a supply chain and explain the impact of supply chain decisions on the success
Identify the three key supply chain decision phases and explain the significance of each one.
Describe the cycle and push/pull views of
Classify the supply chain macro processes in a firm.
What is a Supplv Chain?
什么是供应链？
A supply chain consists of all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer request.
供应链包括直接或间接参与实现客户要求的所有各方。
The supply chain includes not only the manufacturer and suppliers, but also transporters, warehouses, retailers, and even customers themselves.
供应链不仅包括制造商和供应商，还包括运输商、仓库、零售商，甚至客户本身。
With each organization, such as a manufacturer, the supply chain includes all functions involved in receiving and filling a customer request.
对于每个组织，如制造商，供应链包括接收和填写客户请求所涉及的所有功能。
These functions include, but are not limited to, new product development, marketing, operations, distribution, finance, and customer service.
这些功能包括但不限于新产品开发、市场营销、运营、分销、财务和客户服务。
The Definition of Supply Chain 供应链的定义
Supply chain includes:
供应链包括：
External Supply Chain
外部供应链
Internal Supply Chain
内部供应链
External Supply Chain:
Consists of all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer request.
由所有相关方直接或间接履行客户要求。
Supplier Manufacturer Distributor Retailer Customers
Internal Supply Chain:
Includes all functions involved in receiving and filling a customer request.
包括接收和填写客户请求所涉及的所有功能。
New product development,
Marketing Operations
! Distribution I 、
Finance Customer Service
A supply chain is dynamic and involves the constant flow of information, product, and funds among different stages.
供应链是动态的，涉及到信息、产品和资金在不同阶段的不断流动。
A typical supply chain may involve a variety of stages, including