Retail Supply Chain Management refers to the systematic planning, coordination, implementation, and control of all activities involved in moving products, information, and funds from suppliers to retailers and ultimately to the final consumers. It includes sourcing, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, order processing, demand forecasting, and coordination among manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and customers. In retail business, supply chain management is particularly important because retailers deal directly with consumers whose preferences, expectations, and buying patterns can change rapidly. An efficient retail supply chain ensures that the right product is available at the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity, and at an appropriate cost. Retail Supply Chain Management (RSCM) covers both physical and information flows. The physical flow involves the movement of raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and merchandise through different stages of the supply chain. The information flow includes sales data, customer preferences, inventory levels, purchase orders, forecasts, delivery schedules, and market information. Financial flows involve payments, credit arrangements, pricing, and other monetary transactions among supply chain partners. Modern retail supply chains integrate all these flows through information technology, enterprise resource planning systems, point-of-sale systems, electronic data interchange, barcode systems, radio-frequency identification, and data analytics. One of the primary objectives of Retail Supply Chain Management is to ensure product availability. Retailers must maintain sufficient stock to satisfy customer demand without creating excessive inventory. Stock-outs can result in lost sales, dissatisfied customers, and damage to the retailer's reputation. At the same time, excessive inventory increases storage costs, insurance costs, handling expenses, and the risk of product deterioration or obsolescence. Therefore, the retailer seeks to maintain an optimum level of inventory based on expected demand. Another important objective is demand responsiveness. Retail demand is influenced by consumer tastes, income, seasons, festivals, fashion trends, promotions, competitors, and economic conditions. Retail supply chains must therefore be flexible enough to respond quickly to changes in demand. Accurate demand forecasting, real-time sales information, and close coordination with suppliers help retailers adjust purchasing and replenishment decisions. For example, during a festival season, a retailer may need to increase the supply of clothing, sweets, electronics, or household products much faster than during normal periods. Cost reduction is