Supply chain management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to customer. Supply chain management involves coordinating and integrating these flows both within and among company’s branches. It is said that the ultimate goal of any effective supply chain management system is to reduce inventory (with the assumption that products are available when needed). And this SCM application meets this need.

The product flow includes the movement of goods from a supplier to a customer, as well as any customer returns or service needs. The information flow involves transmitting orders and updating the status of delivery. The financial flow consists of credit terms, payment schedules, and consignment and title ownership arrangements