May 2023
Intermediate to advanced
224 pages
4h 23m
English

Chapter Objectives
• Introduce IT as it exists today
• Explore the goals of IT and SCM
• Discuss different types of IT solutions in SCM
• Explore the advantages and difficulties associated with IT in SCM
• Consider trends and implementation issues in IT
• Apply IT issues through mini-cases
The business environment is changing and the need for reducing uncertainty related to demand, supply, distance, and delivery time has been the focus of companies. This, coupled with an increasing need to manage activities, has necessitated the implementation of various ITs to reduce uncertainty such as the bullwhip effect and ...