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Biggest difference is that industry will be more profit driven and may have a more international flavor due to fewer sourcing restrictions than government
Probably no low cost country sourcing. In the US, it would be called "Buy American"
In general supply chain is supply chain. The principles are the same.
I have worked both in the army, DOD, Consulting, and Industry. I can't see I have done anything materially different.
The case for change part is quite different. In my experience focusing on cost efficiency is very difficult in the public sector. They don't have customers who can vote with their feet so they are not motivated to improve like a grocery store or an aftermarket car parts manufacturer might be.