A DEEP DIVE INTO UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM SUPPLY CHAIN
Upstream supply chain operations encompass supplier management, procurement and transportation and ensure a reliable supply of input materials.
Downstream supply chain involves order management, warehousing and transportation and timely product delivery and customer satisfaction.
Visibility, intelligence and collaboration are essential for optimizing both upstream and downstream supply chain operations

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The upstream supply chain includes all activities related to the organization’s suppliers: those parties that source raw material inputs to send to the manufacturer. The downstream supply chain refers to activities post-manufacturing, namely distributing the product to the final customer.

Downstream supply chain can also be thought of as the “demand” while upstream supply chain is the “supply.” Supply chain managers seek to balance demand and supply to make sure that there are no lost sales, inventory shortages, or over-ordering. Supply chain inefficiencies can waste up to 25% of operating costs, so matching supply and demand is of paramount importance.

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