The Department of Business and Finance, Vocational College, Diponegoro University, Program of Management and Logistics Administration, has held a webinar with the theme “Supply Chain Management Basics: Building Efficient and Sustainable Systems,” presented by Dr. Dominic Worner and Dr. John Paul Manning, both from the University of Applied Science and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). The event was held on November 6, 2024, from 12:30 to 16:15 WIB and moderated by Mrs. Stacia Reviany Mege, S.E., MSM, a lecturer from the Program of Management and Logistics Administration, Vocational College.
The presentation on *Supply Chain Management Basics: Building Efficient and Sustainable Systems* by Dr. Dominic Worner and Dr. John Paul Manning focused on Supply Chain Management (SCM), which has become a critical foundation for modern business operations. Essentially, SCM covers all processes that enable a product to move from the initial production phase to eventually reach the consumer. This supply chain includes not only the flow of physical products but also other important processes such as the flow of information, financial transactions, and relevant knowledge-based elements. In an era of increasing competition, SCM focuses on optimizing planning, procurement, and logistics management.
SCM operates within a complex ecosystem, where integrated coordination among all involved parties—such as suppliers, intermediaries, third parties, and consumers—plays a crucial role. The primary goal of SCM is to enhance process efficiency, achieved through careful monitoring of the flow of raw materials, services, information, and finances. When all these aspects run smoothly, the supply chain can function more efficiently, delivering high-quality products that meet customer needs.
