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1. What is supply chain?
Supply chain is a rather difficult phrase to define, it is a broad concept, covering many different contents. The simplest way for you to understand the supply chain, it is a system of organizations about people, activities, and information related to the transportation of products or services from suppliers (Vendors) to enterprises (Companies), and then from enterprises (Companies) to the final consumer (Consumer).
It can be said that it is a supply chain of activities in breadth and depth, not simply a cyclical business, but it also goes into the direction and development of that business.
In the world in general and in Vietnam in particular, this is an area that many people care about and focus on. Especially large corporations in the world, always research and find solutions to Reduce freight costs in the most optimal way, reduce the amount of inventory in a reasonable way efficiency…and countless other problems are raised.
Therefore, this is a profession that always requires extremely large and highly specialized human resources,…
2. Supply chain career opportunities
Career opportunities in the supply chain industry are getting bigger and bigger, especially in a developing country like Vietnam. However, the demand for the quality of human resources in the supply chain is quite specialized.
Therefore, young people who want to become supply forecasters; Planning and coordinating the sourcing of materials; Production planning; Inventory management; Project managers; Professionals working in warehouses and transportation; Specialists working in the field of import and export; Purchasing Specialists;…. Join the field of Supply Chain, Logistics, right now, and prepare your luggage firmly
3. What are the differences between supply chain and Logistics?
You can understand Logistics as activities within a certain organization (single organization) and Supply Chain as a network of links (network) between companies working together. Traditional Logistics focuses on activities such as purchasing, distribution & inventory management.
Supply Chain Management also includes Marketing, new product development, finance & customer service” – quoted from the book “Essential of Supply Chain Management” by Michael Hugos.
Thus, supply chain and logistics have the following basic differences:
Supply chain covers all logistics activities and processes between departments and between companies’ corporate financial analysis
Logistics Management is a part of the supply chain, including activities that help manage the flow of goods effectively.
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