supply chain

[suh-plahy cheyn]

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noun

the series of growers, manufacturers, distributors, shippers, etc., involved in producing goods of a particular kind and bringing them to market.
A typical supply chain from fiber to garment has up to seven players spread across the globe—more, if processes like dyeing or printing are subcontracted.

supply chain

noun

marketing a channel of distribution beginning with the supplier of materials or components, extending through a manufacturing process to the distributor and retailer, and ultimately to the consumer

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Word History and Origins

Origin of supply chain¹

First recorded in 1900–05

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Example Sentences

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The firm said it employed more than 100 people at the plant and that it supported a wider supply chain of about 3,000 people in northern England.

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The domestic footwear supply chain is almost non-existent - only about 1% of shoes sold are made in America.

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Mr Harward says there is definitely more interest in local manufacturing because of tariffs, noting that the supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic also spurred greater interest in reshoring.

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Low labour costs in China, coupled with government subsidies and a very well-established supply chain, have given Chinese firms advantages, their rivals have claimed.

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Commenting on the latest raid, an NCA spokesperson said: "Alongside our international partners, we are relentless in our efforts to tackle drug trafficking across borders, ensuring it's seized before it reaches the UK criminal supply chain."

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supply and demand supply line

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