Supply chain management (SCM)

      Supply chain management (SCM) is as much of a science as it is a practiced art. SCM represents an integration of operations, strategic planning, and tactical thinking enabling companies to serve customers, operate, and survive in a coherent and profitable manner. If you wish to refresh your memory, click here for a brief description os SCM with examples Goal. Your goal is to review the supply chain basics here and synthesize the information from The Balance, the textbook, and two RAND publications into using a 5-7 page APA-formatted essay. The essay must address the following prompt: What are the benefits of pitfalls associated with optimizing SCM for small-sized to medium-sized B2B or online businesses?