Representation of Amazon's Supply Chain :
Customers
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Amazon website
(order processing)
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Suppliers and manufacturers
(product sourcing)
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Amazon fulfillment centers
(inventory management)
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Transportation providers
(shipping and delivery)
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Delivery locations (end users)
Step-by-step explanation
- In this diagram, the arrows represent the flow of goods, services, and information between the different entities involved in the Amazon supply chain, while the vertical lines represent the stages or touchpoints of the process. The diagram starts with the customers at the top, followed by the Amazon website, suppliers and manufacturers, fulfillment centers, transportation providers, and delivery locations.
Representation of Lowes's Supply Chain
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| Warehouse/DC |
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| Store |
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| Customer |
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- In this example, the product is first shipped from the supplier to a Lowe's warehouse/distribution center. Once the product is received at the warehouse, it is then shipped to the Lowe's store. Finally, the product is sold to the customer