Effective supply chain management can have a vast impact on the efficiency and bottom line of any business, no matter its size. Because of this, the practice of supply chain management is becoming widespread in all industries around the globe today. Fundamental principles of supply chain management discusses the importance of supply chain management in both a global and local context and in all areas of business. Fundamental principles of supply chain management considers supply chain management from purchasing, operations and logistics perspectives. It also investigates facilities, inventory, information, transportation and sourcing as the key drivers of supply chain performance. The integrated supply chain is explained in terms of a more strategic coordination for increased market impact, overall efficiency, continuous improvement and heightened competitiveness. Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), which is the integration of sustainability into supply chain management by focusing on merging “green” considerations with supply chain management practices, is also discussed including SSCM drivers, practices, performance outcomes and challenges that companies encounter in implementing SSCM.