Below is a flowchart depicting the Utility Carts supply chain from raw materials to end consumers:
flowchart TB
%% Main supply chain flow for Utility Carts
RM["Raw Materials"] --> CM["Component Manufacturing"]
CM --> CA["Cart Assembly"]
CA --> D["Distribution"]
D --> EC["End Consumers"]
%% Raw materials breakdown
RM --> M1["Metals"]
RM --> M2["Plastics"]
RM --> M3["Rubber"]
%% Component types
CM --> C1["Frames"]
CM --> C2["Wheels"]
CM --> C3["Handles"]
%% Consumer segments
EC --> CS1["Healthcare"]
EC --> CS2["Hospitality"]
EC --> CS3["Education"]
EC --> CS4["Retail"]
EC --> CS5["Warehousing"]
%% Sustainability loop
EC -.-> R["Recycling/Refurbishment"]
R -.-> RM
%% Style definitions
classDef primary fill:#6baed6,stroke:#4292c6,color:white
classDef secondary fill:#9ecae1,stroke:#6baed6,color:white
classDef tertiary fill:#c6dbef,stroke:#9ecae1
classDef eco fill:#74c476,stroke:#41ab5d,color:white
%% Apply styles
class RM,CM,CA,D,EC primary
class M1,M2,M3,C1,C2,C3 secondary
class CS1,CS2,CS3,CS4,CS5 tertiary
class R eco
This diagram shows the typical flow of utility cart 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.
flowchart TB
%% Main supply chain flow for Utility Carts
RM["Raw Materials"] --> CM["Component Manufacturing"]
CM --> CA["Cart Assembly"]
CA --> D["Distribution"]
D --> EC["End Consumers"]
%% Raw materials breakdown
RM --> M1["Metals"]
RM --> M2["Plastics"]
RM --> M3["Rubber"]
%% Component types
CM --> C1["Frames"]
CM --> C2["Wheels"]
CM --> C3["Handles"]
%% Consumer segments
EC --> CS1["Healthcare"]
EC --> CS2["Hospitality"]
EC --> CS3["Education"]
EC --> CS4["Retail"]
EC --> CS5["Warehousing"]
%% Sustainability loop
EC -.-> R["Recycling/Refurbishment"]
R -.-> RM
%% Style definitions
classDef primary fill:#6baed6,stroke:#4292c6,color:white
classDef secondary fill:#9ecae1,stroke:#6baed6,color:white
classDef tertiary fill:#c6dbef,stroke:#9ecae1
classDef eco fill:#74c476,stroke:#41ab5d,color:white
%% Apply styles
class RM,CM,CA,D,EC primary
class M1,M2,M3,C1,C2,C3 secondary
class CS1,CS2,CS3,CS4,CS5 tertiary
class R eco