This is the first lecture in a series planned out for supply chain management. This series places emphasis on civil engineering construction projects. It is hoped that the follower will be able to understand some of the global best practices in adding value to the Supply Chain. The class room lecture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwFHk7pHmGo Please ask your queries and comment. Let knowledge be shared. This lecture series is part of the construction management program I teach in VIT during the Fall 2018-19.