What of the following statements is NOT true?

An increased sales effort may help a firm reach its profit goals more easily than would effective cost cutting

Supply chain management describes the coordination of all supply chain activities, starting with raw materials, and ending with a satisfied customer

The objective of supply chain management is to coordinate activities within the supply chain to maximize the supply chain$$s competitive advantage and benefits to the ultimate consumer

A supply chain includes suppliers; manufacturers and$/$or service provides; and distributors, wholesales, and$/$or retailers who deliver the product and$/$or service to the final consumer