Chapter 6. Supply Chain Software
Fifty years ago, supply chains were designed and managed using the time-honored tools of paper and pencil, with a little help from calculators. Today, it would be almost unthinkable to operate a large supply chain without extensive software support. But there is a bewildering array of software to choose from, and picking the wrong package can bring your supply chain to a standstill. This chapter provides a guided tour of supply chain software, starting with classic manufacturing systems and winding up with specialty applications designed for specific supply chain problems. The tour concludes with a look at how the Internet is changing the way trading partners coordinate the flow of demand, supply, and cash across ...
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