Across
- 3. Periodic fluctuations in a national economy (boom, recession, depression, recovery).
- 5. Managing returns, recycling, and waste disposal in reverse supply chain processes.
- 6. Short-term or long-term fluctuations in market demand, captured through forecasting models.
- 7. technology to monitor real-time status across supply chain stages, enhancing transparency and responsiveness.
- 10. A production management method focused on eliminating waste and optimizing processes for efficiency.
- 11. The additional cost of producing one more unit, influencing pricing strategies.
- 12. metric measuring the efficiency of inventory management, reflecting how quickly inventory is sold.
- 13. Amplification of demand distortions from downstream to upstream in supply chains, leading to inventory imbalances.
- 14. Policy restrictions like tariffs or quotas that impact international trade and supply chain networks.
Down
- 1. A measure of true corporate profitability, calculated as net profit minus capital costs.
- 2. A method where supply chain members share data and jointly plan production and replenishment.
- 4. Environmentally friendly logistics practices, such as reducing carbon emissions and resource recycling.
- 8. The time from order placement to delivery, impacting inventory planning and cost control.
- 9. Research Analyzing consumer preferences through data collection to predict market demand.
- 15. Chain A flexible supply chain design that adapts quickly to market changes, reducing risks.