9. Supply chain
14.1 Procurement
14.1.1 Raw Material Sourcing: Acquiring raw materials needed for manufacturing.
14.1.2 Supplier Management: Evaluating and managing suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
14.2 Production Planning
14.2.1 Inventory Management: Managing inventory levels to ensure a steady supply of materials and products.
14.2.2 Distribution Logistics: Coordinating the distribution of finished products to markets.
14.3 Distribution
14.3.1 Warehousing: Storing products under appropriate conditions.
14.3.2 Shipping: Managing the transportation of products to customers and distributors.