Read the following extract and answer the question that follows
The pandemic hit hard at Nike’s distribution, third-party manufacturing, and logistics operations. For 2020, net income before taxes fell by 40% over the prior year to $2.9 billion, according to its July annual report. The pandemic forced Nike to close stores first in its brisk China market and then around the globe, inventory swelled 31% to $7.4 billion by fiscal year-end on 31 May, compared to $5.6 billion at the end of fiscal 2019. Reduced shipments to wholesalers, labour shortages, and other "supply chain effects" curtailed Nike’s ability to calibrate supply and demand and increased costs of production and distribution.

Question:
A competitive advantage is created through the integration of supply chain strategy and management. It is often difficult to comprehend supply chain strategy due to its complex nature. There are a variety of variables (partners functions, roles, and priorities) which renders it difficult to gain a full understanding of its vast domain.
Demonstrate how Nike can through a process of strategy alignment create a competitive supply chain. your answer must have theory, context and application.