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This posting will look at issues revolving around supply chain management and looks at IKEA for specifics

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Another name for supply chain management is called Market Logistics. Market logistics involves many aspects such as:
<br>-planning, implementing and controlling the physical flow of materials, as well as the final goods
<br>- making sure that the customer can purchase the final product
<br>- transporting the final goods from the manufacturing location.
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<br>5 ways to make a commercial difference:
<br>- You can answer this question by looking at any of the aspects that were discussed above. For instance, you can say that the company should ...

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