Supply chain, sourcing, and procurement are related but have different roles in business. Knowing these differences helps improve efficiency and makes better strategic decisions.

🔄 Supply Chain: The Big Picture

The supply chain is the entire network that brings a product or service to life. It begins with sourcing raw materials and ends with delivering the final product to the customer. It covers all areas: logistics, warehousing, production, inventory, distribution, demand planning, and after-sales service. See it as the whole journey. It's a system that moves goods efficiently and meets what customers expect.

📌 Keyword: supply chain management, logistics, end-to-end operations

🔍 Sourcing: Finding the Right Supplier

Sourcing is part of procurement. It focuses on finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers. It's about connecting the business with the right vendors. They should provide quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. Also, they need to align with business goals, like ESG, lead time, and capacity. Sourcing is often strategic, looking at long-term partnerships and global market insights.

📌 Keyword: strategic sourcing, supplier selection, vendor management

🛒 Procurement: Buying What You Need

Procurement is the process of buying goods or services from a supplier.

It includes tasks such as:

• Raising purchase orders  
• Negotiating pricing  
• Managing contracts  
• Overseeing delivery  
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and budgets

Procurement ensures that the goods sourced are actually bought efficiently and compliantly.

📌 Keyword: procurement process, purchasing, cost control, compliance

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