Information systems and how it effects supply chain
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
14-5-2014
Keywords
Supply Chain Optimization, intercommunication, operational flexibility
Abstract
Supply chain management information systems play a critical role in the ability of firms to communicate and analyze the movement of materials of value upstream and downstream of the supply chain. These information systems enable operational flexibility as well as increased productivity and responsiveness of supply chain, while minimizing risk and cost. This study creates a decision chart evaluating the weaknesses and strengths of implementing such a system. We will examine how information systems will improve supply chain operations, whether or not it will be effective for certain industries, and how to implement these systems for firms seeking to change their supply chain strategy. This research studies literature covering the theories and application of information systems, past cases of companies integrating information systems in their supply chain, and the examination of the success or failure of each decision made by the examined companies. We recommend integrating information systems into supply chains of industries that focus on moving product of higher value, and industries that make high volumes of movement where tracking is of high importance.
This presentation received a University Centers Best Poster Presentation Award, 2014.
Recommended Citation
Radish, Blake; Radchanka, Valiantsina; and Purkey, Michele, "Information systems and how it effects supply chain" (2014). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 8.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2014/cwucenters/8
Poster Number
6
Additional Mentoring Department
Finance and Supply Chain Management
Information systems and how it effects supply chain
Supply chain management information systems play a critical role in the ability of firms to communicate and analyze the movement of materials of value upstream and downstream of the supply chain. These information systems enable operational flexibility as well as increased productivity and responsiveness of supply chain, while minimizing risk and cost. This study creates a decision chart evaluating the weaknesses and strengths of implementing such a system. We will examine how information systems will improve supply chain operations, whether or not it will be effective for certain industries, and how to implement these systems for firms seeking to change their supply chain strategy. This research studies literature covering the theories and application of information systems, past cases of companies integrating information systems in their supply chain, and the examination of the success or failure of each decision made by the examined companies. We recommend integrating information systems into supply chains of industries that focus on moving product of higher value, and industries that make high volumes of movement where tracking is of high importance.
This presentation received a University Centers Best Poster Presentation Award, 2014.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Kun, Liao