ASCM Supply Chain Dictionary, 20th Edition
Association for Supply Chain Management
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Partner Relationship Management (PRM)
Partner Relationship Management (PRM)
A business strategy and set of application tools designed to increase the long-term value of a firms customer channel network through partner recruitment, development, and profiling; timely communication of marketplace opportunities; sales management; services management; collaboration to improve sales, productivity, and competitiveness; and metrics ensuring that each trading partner contributes to customer satisfaction.
What you'll find in the ASCM Dictionary
The ASCM Supply Chain Dictionary, 20th Edition, is the authority on all things supply chain and an essential reference for you and your teams. It provides the supply chain management profession with a common language and understanding to improve communication and efficiency.
Spanish: 19th Edition Dictionary
French: 19th Edition Dictionary
This edition features new and modified terms sourced from research on industry-leading trends, the APICS certification programs, and feedback from the wider supply chain community. Click the link above to access the Dictionary, which will pop out in a new tab.
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The ASCM Supply Chain Dictionary App has also been updated to include the newest terms. Expand your supply chain vocabulary with Term of the Day and flashcard features. Available on Google Play or in the Apple Store.
Using the ASCM Supply Chain Dictionary
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Are your teams speaking the same supply chain language? With more than 350,000 copies and downloads in circulation, the ASCM Supply Chain Dictionary is the authority on all things supply chain and an essential reference for you and your teams. In this microlearning, you will understand how to use the dictionary to build a common vocabulary and support certification candidates in your supply chain organization who are studying terms as part of their exam preparation. ASCM members can complete this exclusive microlearning and a short survey for 0.25 certification maintenance points.
