NOUN

Lieferkette/ˈliːfɐˌkɛtə/supply chain

Lieferkette is a German noun that means supply chain. It is pronounced /ˈliːfɐˌkɛtə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lieferketten".

Definitions

1.the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity(economics; logistics)

a.all stages and partners necessary to produce and deliver a product

Die Firma optimiert ihre Lieferkette, um Kosten zu senken.The company is optimizing its supply chain to reduce costs.

b.the interconnected system from raw materials to the end customer

Störungen in der Lieferkette führen oft zu Lieferverzögerungen.Disruptions in the supply chain often lead to delivery delays.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Lieferkettedie Lieferketten
Genitiveder Lieferketteder Lieferketten
Dativeder Lieferketteden Lieferketten
Accusativedie Lieferkettedie Lieferketten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Lieferkette" mean in English?
"Lieferkette" means supply chain. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Lieferkette"?
"Lieferkette" is pronounced /ˈliːfɐˌkɛtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Lieferkette" der, die, or das?
"Lieferkette" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Lieferkette"?
The plural of "Lieferkette" is "Lieferketten".
What part of speech is "Lieferkette"?
"Lieferkette" is a noun in German.

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