Meaning of the word "supply chain" in English

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supply chain

US /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/
UK /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/
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Noun

1.

the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity

Example:
Disruptions in the global supply chain can lead to product shortages.
Optimizing the supply chain can reduce costs and improve efficiency.
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