PART III
Managing Information Flow in Supply Chains
Chapter 8Information Technology in Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management involves planning, design and control of flow of material, information and finance along the supply chain in order to deliver superior value to the end customer in an effective and efficient manner. In Part III, we focus on issues on managing information flow in supply chains. For several key decisions pertaining to material flow, real-time undistorted information about demand and supply is critical. Recent advances in information and communication technologies have helped firms in improving information flow not only within the firm but also across organizations within the chain.
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