Supply Chain Management Sunil Chopra 7th Edition -

The objective of a supply chain is to provide value to the customer. This value can be in the form of a product or a service. The parties in a supply chain work together to create this value. Effective management of the supply chain can provide a competitive advantage to a company.

The term supply chain management (SCM) was first used in the 1980s. Since then, it has become a widely accepted term in the business world. SCM refers to the coordination and management of activities involved in the supply chain. The goal of SCM is to provide a seamless flow of goods, services, and information from raw materials to end customers. Supply Chain Management Sunil Chopra 7th Edition

Here is the text from "Supply Chain Management" by Sunil Chopra, 7th Edition: The objective of a supply chain is to