What is supply chain management (SCM)? The definition

Supply chain management (SCM) originates from the logistics sector. The definition reads: “The term supply chain management, also known as Wertschöpfungslehre in German (value creation theory), refers to the collaborative planning, management and control of cross-company value creation systems with a network structure, whose institutions and processes are related through the flow of goods, finances and information.“ (Source: Wikipedia.de)

Objectives of SCM

• Improved information flow
• Reduction of throughput time
• Use of the network’s synergy effects
•  Increase in customer satisfaction
• Fast reaction to change
• cost reduction

As a supply chain management partner, Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik AG accompanies all customers along the value-added and supply chain from raw materials to the end product. This offers resource optimization for the respective company.