Top 10 list of supply chain terms (2025) every professional should know:

1. Agility – The ability of a supply chain to respond quickly to changes in demand or disruptions.

2. Bottleneck – A point in the supply chain where the flow of goods is restricted or slowed down.

3. Capacity Planning – Determining the production capacity needed to meet demand.

4. Demand Forecasting – Predicting future customer demand using historical data and analytics.

5. End-to-End Visibility – Real-time tracking and monitoring of goods, data, and processes across the supply chain.

6.Inventory Management – Controlling stock levels to balance availability and cost.

7. Lead Time – The total time taken from placing an order to receiving the goods.

8. Resilience – The supply chain’s ability to recover from disruptions and maintain operations.

9. Sustainability – Practices that reduce environmental impact and ensure ethical sourcing.

10.Third-Party Logistics (3PL) – Outsourcing logistics services such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution.