die Lieferkette
Translation
supply chain
Examples
Die globalen Lieferketten sind komplex.
The global supply chains are complex.
Ein Problem in der Lieferkette verursacht Verzögerungen.
A problem in the supply chain causes delays.
Grammar Patterns
die Lieferkette (nominative) The supply chain is interrupted.
der Lieferkette (genitive) The stability of the supply chain is important.
der Lieferkette (dative) We are working on improving the supply chain.
die Lieferkette (accusative) The company is optimizing the supply chain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Versorgungskette
Etymology
Made up of 'liefern' (to deliver) and 'Kette' (chain). Literally means 'delivery chain'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a physical chain linking the producer to the consumer, with each link representing a step in the process.