Below is a flowchart depicting the appliance supply chain from raw materials to end consumers:

flowchart TD
    %% Main supply chain flow
    A["Raw Material Suppliers"] --> B["Component Manufacturers"]
    B --> C["Appliance Manufacturers"]
    C --> D["Distributors/Wholesalers"]
    D --> E["Retailers"]
    E --> F["End Consumers"]
    
    %% Circular economy elements
    F --> G["Waste Collection"]
    G --> H["Recycling Facilities"]
    H --> A
    
    %% Additional connections
    C --> E
    G --> I["Refurbishment"]
    I --> E
    
    %% Support services
    J["Transportation & Logistics"] --> |"Supports all stages"| A
    J --> B
    J --> C
    J --> D
    J --> E
    J --> G
    J --> H
    
    %% Regulatory bodies
    K["Regulatory Bodies"] --> |"Oversee"| A
    K --> B
    K --> C
    K --> D
    K --> E
    K --> G
    K --> H
    
    %% Design and R&D
    L["Design & R&D"] --> C

This diagram shows the typical flow of appliances from raw materials through manufacturing, distribution, and to consumers, with elements of circularity (recycling and refurbishment) included. Key supporting functions like logistics and regulatory oversight are also represented.

Supply Chain Map In JSON Format

flowchart TD
    %% Main supply chain flow
    A["Raw Material Suppliers"] --> B["Component Manufacturers"]
    B --> C["Appliance Manufacturers"]
    C --> D["Distributors/Wholesalers"]
    D --> E["Retailers"]
    E --> F["End Consumers"]
    
    %% Circular economy elements
    F --> G["Waste Collection"]
    G --> H["Recycling Facilities"]
    H --> A
    
    %% Additional connections
    C --> E
    G --> I["Refurbishment"]
    I --> E
    
    %% Support services
    J["Transportation & Logistics"] --> |"Supports all stages"| A
    J --> B
    J --> C
    J --> D
    J --> E
    J --> G
    J --> H
    
    %% Regulatory bodies
    K["Regulatory Bodies"] --> |"Oversee"| A
    K --> B
    K --> C
    K --> D
    K --> E
    K --> G
    K --> H
    
    %% Design and R&D
    L["Design & R&D"] --> C