1. Suppliers: Companies or individuals who provide raw materials, components, or services to a business.
2. Manufacturers: Companies that transform raw materials or components into finished products.
3. Distributors: Companies that transport and store finished products before they are sold to customers.
4. Retailers: Companies that sell products directly to consumers.
5. Customers: Individuals or businesses who purchase products or services from a company.
6. Transportation: The movement of goods from one location to another, including modes such as trucks, ships, planes, and trains.
7. Warehousing: The storage of goods in a facility before they are shipped to customers.
8. Inventory management: The process of monitoring and controlling the flow of goods in and out of a company's inventory.
9. Information systems: Technology and software used to track and manage supply chain activities, such as inventory levels, orders, and shipments.
10. Supply chain management: The coordination and integration of all activities involved in the sourcing, production, and distribution of goods and services.