What are the challenges of SCM?

Integration of information between organisations requires agreement on the type of information to share, the format, the technological standards, and the security they will use to ensure that only authorised partners can access the information but also trust, so the partners can solve issues that may arise Synchronised planning: A joint design of planning, forecasting, and replenishment Workflow coordination: Coordination, integration, and automation of key business processes Integrated supply chains are global in nature – but the delivery costs may rise Might cause bullwhip effect