Understanding Supply Chain Planning Processes

To objectively assess, manage, and compare supply chain planning practices and results, organizations need a standard framework for classifying and defining processes.

APQC’s Process Classification Framework® (PCF) addresses supply chain management—and within that, supply chain planning. This article details the processes relevant to supply chain planning, as well as defines the specific activities within each process.

Understanding the processes can help your organization assess, manage, and benchmark your supply chain planning performance.