This document discusses the evolution of supply chain management through six major movements:
1. The Creation Era saw the coining of the term "supply chain management" and focus on large-scale changes and cost reduction.
2. The Integration Era emphasized integrating supply chains through technologies like EDI and ERP systems.
3. The Globalization Era involved expanding supply chains across national boundaries and continents.
4. Specialization Era 1 created manufacturing and distribution networks specialized for specific producers and consumers.
5. Specialization Era 2 further segmented functions like transportation, inventory, and planning management.
6. SCM 2.0 utilizes web technologies like collaboration and information sharing to rapidly adapt to changes.