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An Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition
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An Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition

by Dr. Edmund Prater, Dr. Kim Whitehead
May 2023
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
224 pages
4h 23m
English
Business Expert Press
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CHAPTER 7

Information Technology

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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 ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781637424568