Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an integrated approach to planning, controlling, and executing the flow of goods, services, and related information from suppliers through manufacturers to consumers. It enables a business to control costs, maximize profits, minimize delays, and maintain high standards of quality throughout its overall supply chain cycle. Effective SCM requires having visibility into every stage up and down the supply chain, with data continuously gathered, analyzed and distributed to all relevant stakeholders in order to keep operations efficient and improve customer service. By establishing processes that streamline communication between buyers and suppliers, businesses can optimize their inventory levels and delivery times, ensuring the products they provide to customers meet their expectations in terms of speed and quality.