Decoupling in supply chain management refers to the practice of creating a buffer, or decoupling point, between different stages of production or the supply chain. This allows each process to operate independently at its maximum efficiency without being constrained by the slower operations. For instance, maintaining inventory at certain points in the supply chain can help in decoupling processes, thus ensuring that each segment can function optimally and that variations or delays in one part do not impact the overall speed of the supply chain.
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