Ans: Supply chain management or SCM deals with the
management or flow of products and services, which begins form the origin of the product and ends at the product’s consumption. SCM has been a vital part of every company’s operations as it offers multiple advantages. The alignment of SCM goals to company goals make it easier for companies to succeed by operating productively and cost efficiently. Under SCM are five steps to complete the process, these are: planning, developing, making, delivering, and return. It is a cycle at which SCM promotes continuous improvement.