The relationship between the functional areas of a business and its supply chain
Marketing: Cost of raw materials and manufacturing to inform pricing decisions, Product features and functions, USP eg ethically sourced, Quality of product-leading to brand loyalty and repeat sales, Customer satisfaction, Place available to end customer
Operations: Quality of supply will affect the quality of the product, Frequency of delivery will affect the operations process
Finance: Cost of raw materials, Payment terms negotiated with suppliers impacting on cash flow, Sales revenue, Higher profit margins from increased efficiency, lower stock holding costs and less waste
Logistics: Delivery time, Risk of stock not arriving or being damaged