A Survey of Supply Chain Management Practice in New Zealand
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چکیده
Supply chain management (SCM) is a new concept involving the integration of all the value-creating elements in the supply, manufacturing, and distribution processes, from raw material extraction, through the transformation process, to end user consumption. The purpose of this paper is to explore the SCM activities carried out by manufacturing organisations in New Zealand. A postal survey was carried out to identify the status of SCM in New Zealand, and determine the issues in SCM that are significant for New Zealand manufacturers. The paper presents preliminary findings from this study.
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