THE SUPPLY CHAIN

At this stage it manages all

returns of defective products,
to avoid problems with
customers.
Stage 5:
Return

Stage 1: Stage 4:
The plan is used to make an
Plan THE 5 Deliver
operation strategy and
activities, to manufacture a
STAGES OF Process customer inquiries to
select distribution strategies
and transportation options. So
product or buy it from a
supplier. THE SUPPLY that the product arrives in good
condition.

CHAIN
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
Source
Make
Organizes the acquisition of raw
This stage involves scheduling
materials and components, to
all production activities, testing
negotiate contracts and
packaging and launches. You
schedule deliveries.
will also need to manage rules
for the performance of data
storage facilities.