Efficient Consumer Response

Efficient Consumer Response [ECR] is a label given to customer-facing alignment of supply chains, especially those selling fast-moving consumer goods to consumers. The participants in the same supply chain utilise a variety of approaches such as category management, inventory optimisation and electronic technologies to ensure that all supply chain participants are focused on meeting the ultimate customer’s needs. See also Supply Chain Management and Ultimate Consumer.

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