This presentation explores the difference between logistics and supply chain management while tracking the development of the subject of distribution management, its progression to logistics management and its overall integration leading to the development of the subject of supply chain management. This presentation is aimed at explaining the transition of an organization from one stage of operations management to the next. It also explains the increase in the scope of operations management with the advent of the concept of supply chain management or simply SCM. This presentation is suited for MBA, PGDM or BBA level students of business management and can be used for class lectures, class notes or class discussions. It will also give an idea to the budding entrepreneurs from taking their businesses from one stage of operations management to the next.