Which of the Following Best Describes the Goal of Supply

Which of the following best describes the goal of supply chain management?

A) to maximize retailers' profits by reducing costs while satisfying service levels that their customers require
B) minimizing system wide costs, while achieving the highest service level (product availability)
C) reducing costs by allocating merchandise
D) minimizing system wide costs while satisfying the service levels (product availability) that customers desire
E) maximizing retailers' profits by reducing system wide costs, while achieving the highest service level (product availability)