supply chain

American  

[suh-plahy cheyn] / səˈplaɪ ˌtʃeɪn /

noun

1. the series of growers, manufacturers, distributors, shippers, etc., involved in producing goods of a particular kind and bringing them to market.

   A typical supply chain from fiber to garment has up to seven players spread across the globe—more, if processes like dyeing or printing are subcontracted.

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supply chain British  

noun

1. marketing a channel of distribution beginning with the supplier of materials or components, extending through a manufacturing process to the distributor and retailer, and ultimately to the consumer

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Etymology

Origin of supply chain

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

"The supply chain remains robust, and sufficient product is available to meet the current high level of demand," he said.

From BBC

If getting ahead of the competition were the motivation, the move might be aimed specifically at staying ahead of any supply chain shocks, Carden added.

From Barron's

The supply chain shocks could drive input prices even higher at a time when farm margins are already extremely tight, the group said.

From Barron's

Investors who previously struggled to parse headlines about the latest advances in artificial intelligence—and even speculative blog posts about AI’s impact—are now boning up on the supply chain for fertilizer and combing through satellite imagery of tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal

It would then take a few more months to normalize the supply chain.

From MarketWatch