Supply Chain Differs on a B2C Site vs. B2B Site.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an approach that is focused on managing the entire process as products are transformed from raw materials into finished goods and then delivered to the customer. SCM is primarily concerned with three flows - product, information, and money. "The scope of SCM is extremely broad, involving multiple companies performing business functions. These functions include not only logistics, transportation, and warehousing, but also sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, materials handling, forecasting, order …

…B2B site deals primarily with other businesses, not the general public, a B2C site sells directly to the end user. B2B sites normally handle a lot more than just sales of products; they are a portal to conduct business transactions. References: Blackwell, R. (2003, November 16, 2003). Consumer Driven Solutions. Retrieved Novemember13, 2005, from http://www.rogerblackwell.com/speech.htm SearchCIO.com (2005). Supply Chain Management. Retrieved November 12, 2005, from http://searchcio.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,290660,sid19_gci214546,00.html