An Introduction to Supply Chain Management “Supply chain management--delivering the right product to the right place, at the right time and at the right price--is one of the most powerful engines of business transformation.” -- IBM Supply chain management is a concept that is well known and well used throughout the business world today. It has brought along many changes in business that have produced long term benefits for companies and, most importantly, consumers. What …showed first 75 words of 1976 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1976 total…prices can be negotiated, and deals can be closed, all done through QCS right on the Internet. Buyers can also communicate with vendors on products and packaging and can manufacture and deliver the product at a much faster pace. QCS also does away with the use of letters, faxes, and phone calls, and even eliminates a person having to travel to close out a deal. Thus, saving PETsMART a numerous amount of money. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**