Information Technology Architecture in Supply Chain Management

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Information Technology Architecture in Supply Chain Management

Transcript of Information Technology Architecture in Supply Chain Management

Information Technology Architecture in Supply Chain Management

Developing A Framework for IT in SCM

Definitions:• Information sharing means distributing useful information for

systems, people or organizational units.• SCM is defined as the integration of key business processes from end

user through original suppliers that provides products, services, and information and hence add value for customers and other stakeholders

Types of Shared Information in SC

1. Inventory Information2. Sales Data3. Sales Forecasting4. Order Information5. Product Ability Information6. Exploitation Information of New Products7. Other Information

Barriers to Information Sharing in SC• Confidentiality of the information shared• Incentive Issues• Reliability and Cost of information technology• Anti-trust regulations• The timeless accuracy of the shared information• Development of capabilities that allow companies to utilize the

shared information in an effective way• ……….