E-commerce and its impact on supply chain

Docs en anglais | 26 pages | 27-02-2008 | Format : | Note : Non noté

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Résumé

The Internet phenomenon and the emergence of e-business have highly influenced traditional supply chains by enhancing coordination and communication between the partners. The enabling technologies like EDI, Intranet, Extranet, Electronic Market Places, ERP, DRP, Warehouse Management System, CRM, etc. have improved the integration among the buyers and sellers. Internet enables to remove inefficiencies, to break down communication barriers, to reach disparate partners and to foster collaboration. It is a perfect tool to manage and optimize the diverse players in supply chains of all sizes. Thanks to Internet supply chain optimization is elevated to new levels.

E-business has improved both supply chain efficiency and responsiveness by sharing real time information regarding inventory, shipment status and other key information like product design, product availability and demand between the partners. As a result, the companies tend to adopt pull strategies instead of push strategies. Fast access to relevant supply chain information can lead to lower product acquisition costs, lower procurement transaction, less inventory, higher quality decision-making, shorter cycle times, profitable means of disposing unused excess inventory and better customer service (...)

Outline:

1. A description of the logistics practice including its key elements and its role in the overall supply chain
2. Major benefits of the practice
3. Major risks/costs of the practice
4. Key issues in designing and implementing the practice
5. Which companies is E-commerce ideally suited for? Which companies might it not be suitable for?
6. Examples of companies that are successfully using the practice including best practices

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