Διοίκηση αλυσίδας εφοδιασμού
Supply chain management

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Εφοδιαστική αλυσίδα ; Περιβαλλοντικές επιπτώσεις ; Καταναλωτικές υπηρεσίες ; Καινοτομίες τεχνολογίεςAbstract
Lately, the supply chain industry has experienced dynamic growth. Increased competition, combined with increasing consumer demands, requires companies to focus on their supply chain processes. This paper attempts to analyze the fundamental concepts and activities related to the supply chain.
More specifically, the paper provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, starting with fundamental definitions and a historical context that highlights its importance in both business and everyday life. It investigates the current state of supply chains in Greece, including financial data and examples of successful operations. The text further explores modern strategies and technologies that enhance supply chain efficiency, such as various management systems and innovative technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence and blockchain. In addition, it addresses the unique challenges facing the healthcare supply chain, risk management strategies and the importance of sustainability in reducing environmental impact, culminating in a set of conclusions and recommendations for future practices.
In conclusion, supply chain management is critical to business success as it involves various interrelated activities that facilitate the efficient movement of products and services from origin to consumer. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, coordination and the balance between efficiency and responsiveness in supply chains, stressing that organizations must adapt their strategies to thrive amid market volatility and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.