This document discusses organizational frameworks and competitive strategies related to supply chain management. It covers the advantages of centralized supply management, including promoting effective use of purchasing professionals and generating bigger profits. It also discusses the disadvantages, such as increased coordination requirements. Competitive strategies are determined by available resources and business environment. The supply chain must be consistent with the organization's strategy, such as providing high quality materials at low cost. Strategic resource planning requires understanding the corporate strategic plan and carefully evaluating supplier capabilities. The dynamic evaluation and system implementation involves data collection and analysis, organization reengineering, and resource implementation and evaluation.