# Supply Chain Operations Reference Model
```mermaid
graph LR
subgraph Plan
direction LR
subgraph Procure
m[Supply Chain \n Management]
d[Design/ \n Engineering]
end
b[Build]
subgraph Distribute
sell[Sell]
service[Service]
end
end
m --> d --> b --> sell --> service
```
## Planning
- **Definition:** Decide what/when/where to make, while balancing the overall demand and supply to optimize procurement, build and distribution requirements.
- Scope
- Manage the supply chain performance and inventory.
- Align the supply chain plan with the financial plan.
- Establish/communicate forecasting plans for the whole supply chain.