The SCOR model not only integrates the entity and functional views of supply chains, but it also emphasizes the importance of both internal and external alignment. Internal alignment refers to: The alignment of the organization's goals with the goals of its regulators The coordination and collaboration among different functions within an organization, all working towards a common organizational goal The coordination and collaboration among different entities in the supply chain, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers The alignment of the organization's goals with the goals of its competitors