(Walter, 2003), describes that supply chain management consists of a chain of actions and companies that move materials as they move from initial suppliers to final customers. In this path, each company adds value to the product in some way. Inbound logistics is where materials enter the organization from suppliers. It is also called internal logistics and when the material moves to customers it is called outbound logistics or outbound logistics and materials management is when the material moves within the organization. (Vrat, 1999), illustrates the need for successful supply chain management in the Indian situation. and describes the problems and challenges faced in the logistics system and explains the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in each with a specific strength on the role of IT and communication in supply chain management. A number of explanations are indicated along with the need to look at the supply chain from an overall system perspective and OR/MS techniques must be used in the design and operation of the logistics system. (Vijayaraghavan, 1999), describe the role...