供应链 (gōngyìngliàn) — supply chain

供应链 (gōngyìngliàn)

供应链 refers to the entire network of individuals, organizations, resources, activities, and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product, from raw material sourcing through to delivery to the end consumer.

Meanings

1. [noun] supply chain (the entire network of production and distribution from raw materials to end consumer)

Example Sentences

新冠疫情严重扰乱了全球供应链，导致许多行业出现零部件短缺和交货延迟。 Xīnguān yìqíng yánzhòng rǎoluànle quánqiú gōngyìngliàn, dǎozhì xǔduō hángyè chūxiàn língbùjiàn duǎnquē hé jiāohuò yánchí. The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted global supply chains, causing parts shortages and delivery delays in many industries.

为降低风险，许多跨国企业开始推进供应链多元化，减少对单一供应商的依赖。 Wèi jiàngdī fēngxiǎn, xǔduō kuàguó qǐyè kāishǐ tuījìn gōngyìngliàn duōyuánhuà, jiǎnshǎo duì dānyī gōngyìngshāng de yīlài. To reduce risks, many multinational companies have begun to diversify their supply chains to reduce dependence on a single supplier.

中国在全球制造业供应链中占据着举足轻重的地位，很多产品的关键零部件都来自中国。 Zhōngguó zài quánqiú zhìzàoyè gōngyìngliàn zhōng zhànjùzhe jǔzú qīngzhòng de dìwèi, hěnduō chǎnpǐn de guānjiàn língbùjiàn dōu láizì Zhōngguó. China occupies a pivotal position in the global manufacturing supply chain, with key components for many products coming from China.

这家零售商通过数字化手段优化了供应链管理，大幅缩短了库存周转时间。 Zhè jiā língshòushāng tōngguò shùzìhuà shǒuduàn yōuhuàle gōngyìngliàn guǎnlǐ, dàfú suōduǎnle kùcún zhōuzhuǎn shíjiān. This retailer optimized its supply chain management through digital means, significantly shortening inventory turnover time.

建立安全可靠的芯片供应链已成为各主要经济体的战略优先事项。 Jiànlì ānquán kěkào de xīnpiàn gōngyìngliàn yǐ chéngwéi gè zhǔyào jīngjìtǐ de zhànlüè yōuxiān shìxiàng. Establishing a safe and reliable chip supply chain has become a strategic priority for major economies.

绿色供应链管理要求企业在供应链的每个环节都遵守环保标准，降低环境影响。 Lǜsè gōngyìngliàn guǎnlǐ yāoqiú qǐyè zài gōngyìngliàn de měi gè huánjié dōu zūnshǒu huánbǎo biāozhǔn, jiàngdī huánjìng yǐngxiǎng. Green supply chain management requires companies to comply with environmental standards at every stage of the supply chain to reduce environmental impact.

Collocations

Usage Notes

供应链 is a business and economics term that has become widely used in Chinese media, especially in the context of globalization, trade disputes, and pandemic-related disruptions. It encompasses all the stages from raw material procurement to final product delivery.

The concept of 供应链 is often discussed alongside 产业链 (industrial chain) in Chinese economic policy. While 产业链 refers to the chain of industries involved in production, 供应链 specifically emphasizes the logistics and management of goods and materials flowing through those stages.

Memory Hook

供应 (supply/to supply) + 链 (chain/link) — the "chain of supply" connecting all steps from raw materials to the customer.