Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) is a way of managing the procurement process that strives to achieve economic, social and environmental sustainability. It involves a holistic approach to procurement by taking into account the entire life cycle of the products and services being procured – from raw material acquisition to waste disposal. SSCM emphasizes the need for collaboration between all stakeholders along the supply chain in order to minimize costs, reduce environmental damage, improve quality and increase customer satisfaction.