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Supply Chains and Value Chains: Definitions, Characteristics, Differences and Directions

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Abstract

The student will be able to:

  • discuss the differences between the supply chain and the demand chain;

  • identify the requirements for the design of a value chain structure.

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Walters, D. (2002). Supply Chains and Value Chains: Definitions, Characteristics, Differences and Directions. In: Operations Strategy. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4039-1446-0_5

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