This paper compares and discusses six most important reference models and frameworks (SCOR, GSCF, VRM, CPFR, ISA95, SAP) in the domain of Supply Chain Management (SCM) to support different stages of supply chain information system. The results show that GSCF is a comprehensive SCM framework that facilitates identification of business and process areas as well as key activities in supply chain processes. Moreover, GSCF includes all types of business functions in association with the main supply chain processes, such as finance, marketing and R&D. The GSCF focuses on the relationship between suppliers and customers, addresses the inter- and intra-organisation processes in SCM transparently and efficiently. The purpose of this paper is to synthesise the supply chain processes based on the GSCF framework. A description of essential sub-processes and activities, included in GSCF, is also presented.