Quite often, these two concepts are believed to be the same since they both aim to satisfy the customer along with the management of inputs that the organization depend on. However, their inputs and the range of inputs that they both manage aren't the same.

A descriptive explanation of operations management starting with the making of a cup of tea

A short summary of the current technology used in many day to day supply chain operations

Over the years or at the turn of the century until now, information technology has afforded supply chains the ability to be agile, responding to both upstream ad down stream demands in a timely and accurate manner. This has been as a result of developments in AI , particularly through machine learning and predictive analytics.…

Literature Review explained for beginners

There is no one way to run your procurement function. In fact, many firms have adopted more of a hybrid approach ( to be discussed in another episode) to benefit from both strategies. Nonetheless, organizations still apply a purist approach, adopting an extremely centralized and hierarchical model.

These two concepts drive most supply chain operations. Pull concepts are response based, responding to customer demand, while Push systems are keen on anticipating demand, known as the anticipatory based model.

All inventories aren't treated the same. Let's link them to different types of demand

This model helps supply chains align the most suitable buyer / supplier relationship when considering supply risk and supply impact

Reviewing the factors that contribute to supply chain management's relevance.

Supply chains weren't always in touch with the strategy of the organization

Understanding that supply chains work closely with other key business functions

Supply chains exist, not only in manufacturing but in a wide range of sectors