[] () the whole series of processes, companies, places, etc. that are involved in making and selling a product. The supply chain includes the supply of raw materials and parts and the processes of manufacturing, storing, transporting and selling the product to the customer 供应链◆every level/point/stage in the supply chain 供应链中的每一级／点／阶段◆We develop tools to help companies manage their supply chains. 我们开发有助於公司管理其供应链的工具。◆We have achieved a 5% reduction in supply-chain costs. 我们已减少 5% 的供应链成本。◆This diagram represents the various links in the supply chain. 这张图表示供应链各个环节之间的关系。◆The system allows us to monitor shipments as they move through the supply chain. 这个系统有助於我们监视货物在供应链上的运送情况。➡distribution chain ⨁to improve / optimize / overhaul / rationalize / streamline the supply chain 改进／优化／全面改革供应链；使供应链合理化；提高供应链效率⨁to shorten / tighten the supply chain 缩短／紧缩供应链⨁along / down / in / through / up the supply chain 沿着／顺着供应链；在供应链中；通过供应链；朝着供应链