Supply chain

The different elements making up the process involved in producing and distributing an item or items.

Supply curve

The curve that shows the number of units of output that would be produced at any given price. For a […]

Supply shock

An unexpected change on the supply side of the economy, such as a rise or fall in oil prices or […]

Supply side

The side of a market on which those participating are offering something in return for money (for example, those selling […]

Supply-side policies

A set of economic policies designed to improve the functioning of the economy by increasing productivity and international competitiveness, and […]

Suppression

Using names on one tape (a customer file) to suppress or drop names from another tape (a prospect file).

Surge pricing

A strategy that increases prices as demand increases and decreases prices as demand shrinks. Energy companies often use this strategy, […]