Influences of Information Technology on Supply Chain Performance

Hausarbeit , 2012 , 23 Seiten , Note: 1,0

BWL - Unternehmensführung, Management, Organisation

Today’s business environment is unstable and uncertain. Shorter product life cycles, uncertain demand due to quickly changing customer needs, offshore production, higher supply chain complexity as a consequence of global and severe competition, and fast technological progress are all factors that foster this.

“The economic environment is dynamic and the only certainty about it is it will continue to change." To cope with a high degree of uncertainty and increasing supply chain risk a company needs to establish a robust, resilient but still efficient supply chain.
Due to the strong competition companies have to be responsive, introduce customized products quickly to the market and constantly work on their internal and external operations in order to gain a competitive advantage. They not only have to offer quality to gain customer satisfaction, but also speed and a reasonable price.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Methodology
• Descriptive Analysis
• Does Information Technology influence Supply Chain Performance?
• Higher Supply Chain Performance through Information Technology
• Increase in Supply Chain Efficiency
• Higher Responsiveness to environmental Changes
• Achievement of more Integration and Coordination
• Negative Influences of Information Technology in regard to Supply Chain Performance
• High implicit and explicit Costs
• Increase in Dependency on Information Technology
• Conclusion
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to explore the impact of information technology on supply chain performance, analyzing both the positive and negative influences. It examines the ways information technology can contribute to enhanced efficiency, responsiveness, and integration within supply chains. The paper also delves into the potential drawbacks, such as increased costs and dependence on technology, that may arise from the implementation of information technology.

• The role of information technology in enhancing supply chain performance
• The impact of information technology on supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and integration
• The potential negative influences of information technology on supply chain performance
• The importance of considering both positive and negative aspects of information technology implementation
• The need for a balanced approach to understanding the impact of information technology on supply chains

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction sets the context for the paper by discussing the dynamic and uncertain nature of today's business environment and the need for robust and resilient supply chains. It emphasizes the importance of information technology in enhancing supply chain performance and defines key performance indicators such as efficiency, responsiveness, and integration/coordination.

The methodology chapter outlines the process of literature research, including the databases used, keywords employed, and criteria for selecting relevant articles. It details the selection of primary and secondary papers, highlighting the focus on information technology and its effects on supply chain performance.

The descriptive analysis chapter provides an overview of the existing literature on information technology and supply chain performance. It highlights the lack of empirical research on the negative influences of information technology and emphasizes the need for a balanced perspective that considers both positive and negative aspects.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key focus topics of this paper include information technology, supply chain performance, efficiency, responsiveness, integration, coordination, costs, dependency, and the positive and negative influences of information technology on supply chains.

• Hochschule: Otto Beisheim School of Management Vallendar (Kuehne Foundation Chair of Logistics and Services Management)
• Veranstaltung: Literature Seminar in Supply Chain Management
• Note: 1,0
• Autor: Inge Wedel (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
• Seiten: 23
• Katalognummer: V300076
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656965268
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656965275
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: Supply Chain Management, information technology, supply chain performance