Write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
Conduct research online to identify the various ways in which businesses interact with and manage their supply chain. Discuss the steps that occur during the procurement process and the types of procurement that occur in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce environments.