Overview of IT Applications in the Construction Supply Chain

2008 ◽  
pp. 357-388
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
It Applications

Production Lots as Determinant of Paper Production Lead Time Performance

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 63-79
Author(s):  
Pekka Koskinen ◽  
Olli-Pekka Hilmola
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Lead Time ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Production Environment ◽  
Time Performance ◽  
Production Order ◽  
It Applications ◽  
Better Than

In this research work we are interested about connection between lead time performance, and production order size as well as in how many production lots this order was eventually produced. Based on the system dynamics simulation model, the authors got a priori assumption that production lots have in multiproduct environment better explanation power. Our empirical findings give support for this – number of production lots explain in production environment manufacturing lead time much better than production order size. Further support is gained from supply chain phases, which are analyzed similarly, but as surprise explanation power of production lots decreases, and seems to be significantly lower in more distant markets. It is interesting to note that currently used IT applications of analyzed global case company do not give real time snapshot regarding to the development of overall supply chain lead time.

Production Lots as Determinant of Paper Production Lead Time Performance

2011 ◽  
pp. 310-325
Author(s):  
Pekka Koskinen ◽  
Olli-Pekka Hilmola
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Lead Time ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Production Environment ◽  
Paper Production ◽  
Time Performance ◽  
Production Order ◽  
It Applications

In this research work we are interested about connection between lead time performance, and production order size as well as in how many production lots this order was eventually produced. Based on the system dynamics simulation model, the authors got a priori assumption that production lots have in multiproduct environment better explanation power. Our empirical findings give support for this – number of production lots explain in production environment manufacturing lead time much better than production order size. Further support is gained from supply chain phases, which are analyzed similarly, but as surprise explanation power of production lots decreases, and seems to be significantly lower in more distant markets. It is interesting to note that currently used IT applications of analyzed global case company do not give real time snapshot regarding to the development of overall supply chain lead time.

Strategic Alliances of Information Technology Among Channel Members

2007 ◽  
pp. 165-190
Author(s):  
H. Y. Sonya Hsu ◽  
Stephen C. Shih
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Supply Chain Coordination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Supply Chain Network ◽  
Operational Strategies ◽  
It Applications ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

This chapter explores novel ways of improving flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness via strategic information technology (IT) alliances among channel members in a supply chain network. To gain competitiveness, firms have to constantly update their operational strategies and information technologies through collaborative efforts of a “network” of supply chain members rather than the efforts of an individual firm. In sum, the foci of this chapter are: (1) an overview of supply chain management (SCM) issues and problems, (2) supply chain coordination and integration, (3) the latest IT applications for improved supply chain performance and coordination, and (4) strategic IT alliances. This chapter concludes with a discussion of business implications and recommendations of future research.

Information technology barriers in Indian sugar supply chain: an AHP and fuzzy AHP approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 1978-1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rupesh Kumar ◽  
Surendra Kansara
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Sugar Industry ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Supply Chain System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Chain System ◽  
It Applications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out possible barriers of information technology (IT) applications in the supply chain system of sugar industry in India. All these barriers have their strategic importance for serving the supply chain partners in better way and also help in improving the Indian agrarian economy. The study is a blend of theoretical and practical frameworks, which would focus on those key factors or IT barriers leading to implementation of IT in the sugar supply chain. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on theoretical exploration of potential barriers IT applications in the supply chain system of sugar industry in India and prioritizing these barriers by employing multi-criteria decision-making approach. Findings The findings of this paper are identification of barriers of IT applications in the supply chain system of sugar industry in India, and ranking of these barriers in terms of its severity. Research limitations/implications Potential barriers of IT applications in the supply chain system of sugar industry in India considered in to the study are 11 in total. There can be more barriers of IT applications in the supply chain system. Originality/value This study reveals the application of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy AHP to Indian sugar industry for prioritizing the IT barriers which influence the sugar supply chain.

Developing Angles of Integration

2012 ◽  
pp. 289-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jörn-Henrik Thun
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Customer Integration ◽  
It Implementation ◽  
It Integration ◽  
It Applications ◽  
Integration Strategies ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter discusses the relationship between the focus and degree of internet-based Information Technology (IT) applications and the scope and orientation of process-oriented integration in supply chains. In particular, the degree of supplier and customer integration and its match with the implemented IT instruments supporting inter-organizational collaboration are investigated. Different types of integration are differentiated from each other. For the measurement of the focus and degree of IT integration and supply chain integration, an approach is introduced which allows the analysis of the alignment of both aspects. This approach is referred to as the angles of integration. With respect to supply chain integration and IT implementation, the analysis of different integration strategies are possible. The chapter helps companies to evaluate the alignment of their use of IT techniques with their supply chain management emphases. Furthermore, it refines an existing framework for the comparison of different supply chain integration strategies and applies it with IT. Based on the angles of integration, the match of supply chain integration and IT can be investigated.

Developing Angles of Integration

2011 ◽  
pp. 178-190
Author(s):  
Jörn-Henrik Thun
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Customer Integration ◽  
It Implementation ◽  
It Integration ◽  
It Applications ◽  
Integration Strategies ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter discusses the relationship between the focus and degree of internet-based Information Technology (IT) applications and the scope and orientation of process-oriented integration in supply chains. In particular, the degree of supplier and customer integration and its match with the implemented IT instruments supporting inter-organizational collaboration are investigated. Different types of integration are differentiated from each other. For the measurement of the focus and degree of IT integration and supply chain integration, an approach is introduced which allows the analysis of the alignment of both aspects. This approach is referred to as the angles of integration. With respect to supply chain integration and IT implementation, the analysis of different integration strategies are possible. The chapter helps companies to evaluate the alignment of their use of IT techniques with their supply chain management emphases. Furthermore, it refines an existing framework for the comparison of different supply chain integration strategies and applies it with IT. Based on the angles of integration, the match of supply chain integration and IT can be investigated.

Strategic Alliances of Information Technology Among Channel Members

2008 ◽  
pp. 1080-1095
Author(s):  
H. Y. Sonya Hsu ◽  
Stephen C. Shih
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Supply Chain Coordination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Supply Chain Network ◽  
Operational Strategies ◽  
It Applications ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

This chapter explores novel ways of improving flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness via strategic information technology (IT) alliances among channel members in a supply chain network. To gain competitiveness, firms have to constantly update their operational strategies and information technologies through collaborative efforts of a “network” of supply chain members rather than the efforts of an individual firm. In sum, the foci of this chapter are: (1) an overview of supply chain management (SCM) issues and problems, (2) supply chain coordination and integration, (3) the latest IT applications for improved supply chain performance and coordination, and (4) strategic IT alliances. This chapter concludes with a discussion of business implications and recommendations of future research.

Samsung Company and an Analysis of Supplier-Side Supply Chain Management and IT Applications

2019 ◽  
pp. 1249-1262
Author(s):  
Amber A. Smith-Ditizio ◽  
Alan D. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Operational Efficiency ◽  
Data Capture ◽  
Automatic Identification ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Relationships ◽  
It Applications

This chapter details the growth of Samsung Electronics Company in its innovative use of automatic identification and data capture technologies in managing supply chain relationships meet goals of operational efficiency and profitably. Through a combination of web and business literature sources and personal interviews, documentation of the company's successfully implemented supply chain management (SCM) applications as well as technological advancements and development are found in the chapter. SCM systems and IT applications documented at Samsung are designed to help provide assistance to other companies dealing with similar issues.

Samsung Company and an Analysis of Supplier-Side Supply Chain Management and IT Applications

2018 ◽  
pp. 5570-5582
Author(s):  
Amber A. Smith-Ditizio ◽  
Alan D. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Operational Efficiency ◽  
Data Capture ◽  
Automatic Identification ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Relationships ◽  
It Applications

This chapter details the growth of Samsung Electronics Company in its innovative use of automatic identification and data capture technologies in managing supply chain relationships meet goals of operational efficiency and profitably. Through a combination of web and business literature sources and personal interviews, documentation of the company's successfully implemented supply chain management (SCM) applications as well as technological advancements and development are found in the chapter. SCM systems and IT applications documented at Samsung are designed to help provide assistance to other companies dealing with similar issues.

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