DGCP™ Global Supply Chain Structure 0004 — Inventory and Buffer Systems Date: 2026-04-23 (Asia/Bangkok) Mode: Observation only • Structural mapping • No prediction • No advice Scope Note: Structural role of inventory and buffer systems in stabilizing supply chain flow across production, transport, and demand layers System Context Inventory and buffer systems operate as stabilization layers within supply chains, absorbing variability across production, transport, and demand cycles. They enable continuity by decoupling timing differences between upstream and downstream system operations. Observation is limited to structural placement and functional role within the supply chain system. Core Structure Upstream Buffers: Raw material reserves positioned near production sources Midstream Buffers: Work-in-progress and component storage within manufacturing processes Downstream Buffers: Finished goods held in warehouses and distribution centers Retail B...
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