The document discusses e-supply chain management. It defines a supply chain as the flow of materials, information, money, and services from suppliers to factories to warehouses and finally to customers. It lists the key elements of a supply chain as the internal value chain, manufacturing, inventory control, distribution, warehousing, transportation, supplier relationship management and procurement management. It states that partner collaboration, information visibility, speed, cost, quality and customer service are critical to the success of a supply chain and it must be tightly integrated. It outlines common supply chain activities like order taking, order fulfillment, electronic payments, inventory minimization and managing risk. It also discusses supply chain infrastructure, solutions and the components involved in collaborative fulfillment.