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Supply Chain (Goods)
Sourcing → Manufactturing → Warehousing → Logistics → Consumption
Production Process - Artisan Production VS Mass Production
Artisan : Skilled Labour, Detailed, Smaller Quantities, Unique Items.
Mass : Speed, Volume, Consistency; Often Automated
Supply Chain Strategies - Low Price Leadership VS High Quality Differentiation
Low Price : Mass Production, Economies of Scale, Process Optimization
High Quality : Premium Resources, Precision, Durability
Supply Chain Risks
Natural Disasters, Political Instability, Trade Wars, Resource Shortages, Production Errors, Supplier Reputation
Barriers Created by Supply Chains
Exclusive Agreements : Prevent Suppliers From Selling to Rivals.
Restrictive Distribution : Limit Which Retailers Carry Competitors Products.
Market Controll : Dominance Over Key Inputs or Distribution.