Apprenticeship glossary

Supply chain

What does Supply chain mean?

Everything involved in getting products from suppliers to customers, from buying materials to delivery.

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Industry Retail and logistics apprenticeships Getting products to customers, from warehouses and delivery networks to the engineering, tech and business teams behind them.
Logistics
Organising how goods are stored and moved. Big logistics employers like Amazon have apprenticeships at warehouses, delivery sites and offices.
Store manager
The person who runs a shop, its team and its results. Lidl's and M&S's retail programmes are designed to train future store managers.
Procurement
Buying the goods and services an organisation needs, at the right price and quality. JLR's supply chain and procurement degree apprenticeship covers it.
T Level
A two-year course in England, roughly equivalent to three A levels, that mixes classroom study with an industry placement. Some employers accept T Levels for their higher-level apprenticeships.
Talent pool
A list you can join to hear when an employer opens applications. Barclays, for example, lets you sign up to its talent pool.
Technician
A skilled practical role that keeps equipment, systems or processes working. Many Level 3 engineering apprenticeships train technicians.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.