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4.3 What is supply chain management (SCM)?

Supply chain management typically involves:

 reorganisation of processes

 greater use of IT systems

 providing more information to suppliers and customers

 more pull than push

 more efficient inventory replenishment

 better co-ordination of new product development

 promotional activity integrated along the supply chain

 greater use of outsourcing.

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