Supply chain management (SCM) is the process of managing the flow of goods, services, information and finances from suppliers to manufacturers, wholesalers, and eventually to customers. It involves the coordination of materials, data, and finances to produce and deliver a final product or service. A supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before being sold. It encompasses all entities involved in the creation and sale of a product, from sourcing raw materials to delivering final products. SCM is the management of the entire production flow, from start to finish, and involves complex logistics systems and coordination of facilities. At its core, SCM is about managing the flow of goods, data, and finances related to a product or service.