Supply chain business processes are the means by which a company ensures that products and services flow round its value network in an efficient and cost-effective way. Supply chain business processes involve monitoring and managing every aspect of the production, procurement, and delivery of products and services to customers. This is done through a comprehensive model which focuses on planning, organizing and controlling the entire process with the aim of achieving desired performance outcomes, such as lower costs, better quality, improved service levels or faster time to market.