This document discusses supply chain management and e-business. It defines a supply chain as consisting of all parties involved in fulfilling a customer request, including manufacturers, suppliers, transporters, warehouses, retailers, and customers. It outlines the key supply chain management processes: customer order cycle, replenishment cycle, manufacturing cycle, and procurement cycle. It also discusses the role of information technology in supply chain management and the evolution of supply chain management in e-business. Specifically, it notes that e-business allows for a larger selection of products and examples like Amazon and eBay. Finally, it provides an overview of e-commerce and its advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional commerce.