The Five Basic Supply Chain Activities

A supply chain includes all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in obtaining raw materials or a product. There are five basic supply chain activities a company undertakes to manufacture and distribute products.

The goal of this activity is for you identify which activities belong in each step of the supply chain.

Instructions: Listed below are supply chain activities required in the manufacture and distribution of products. Match each activity to its correct step in the supply chain.

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Source

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Return

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Plan

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Deliver

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Make

Match each of the options above to the items below.

Prepare to manage all resources required to meet demand

Build relationships with suppliers to produce raw materials

Manufacture, produce, and create production schedules

Plan for transportation of goods to customers

Support customers and product returns