Glossary of Terms

Use the following glossary of supply chain management terms and definitions to help you with your daily operations. This A-Z glossary contains terms collected from supply chain management professionals around the world. If you know of a term that should be added - we want your help. Please email membership@cscmp.org with any additions.

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Kate Vitasek of Supply Chain Visions located in Bellevue, Washington compiled this document. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals does not take responsibility for the content of these definitions, nor does CSCMP endorse these as official definitions except as noted. This glossary is used with permission.

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