Question

Supply chain management refers to a set of approaches and techniques firms employ to efficiently and effectively integrate their manufacturers, warehouses, transportation intermediaries, stores, and ___.

Answer 1

suppliers (or vendors)

Step-by-step explanation:

Supply chain management refers to how the company manages:

• the distribution and storing of materials needed to manufacture a product (upstream)
• the inventory management of materials, components and final goods
• the distribution of finished goods to final customers using different downstream channels (wholesalers, retailers, etc.)