Ardella Enterprises acknowledges the importance of its supply chain. It knows that the company's operations would not be as successful if the supply chain was less effective. Which one of the following is not related to a company's supply chain and its functions? The activities of the supply chain are associated with the transformation of goods from raw material to end user. Supply chain management involves maximizing the value of the product to the final user. Effective supply chain management will minimize total costs. O Management of the supply chain requires adherence to stiff environmental standards. A company's supply chain encompasses all activities associated with the flows of monies and information.