Where inventory is positioned in the supply chain?

Contemporary Marketing
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Chapter15: Distribution Channels And Supply Chain Management
Section15.7: Accomplishing The Priorities Of A Supply Chain
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Where inventory is positioned in the supply chain?

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In positioning inventory, Supply Chain managers aim for the reduction of inventory cost, effective and responsive supply chain and meet the demand of customers in the market.

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Inventory positioning means Identifying stocking points and selecting facilities that will produce to stock and keep inventory, while also selecting facilities that will produce to order and keep no inventory.

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