what is the management of information flows between and among activities in a supply chain to maximize total supply chain effectiveness and corporate profitability?

The term you’re looking for is “supply chain management (SCM)”.

Direct definition

In operations and business textbooks, supply chain management is commonly defined as:

The management of information flows between and among activities in a supply chain to maximize total supply chain effectiveness and corporate profitability.

So, if this is a multiple‑choice question, the correct option is Supply Chain Management (SCM).