An analysis of blockchain in Supply Chain Management: system perspective current and future research

This chapter initiates the concept of a customercentric model in supply chain systems. It discusses various constraints of present-day supply chain systems resulting from their roots being in logistics management and suggests an alternative next-level paradigm of a customer-centric matrix model. This chapter further demonstrates how this model would add value to the customer by taking the example of a healthcare information management system. The chapter also delves into the limitations of and anticipated issues and challenges in implementing the suggested model. Finally, the chapter hints at some broad directions for future research and action in the field. Emergent behavior is what happens when an interconnected system of relatively simple elements begins to self-organize to form a more intelligent and more adaptive higher-level system (Johnson, 2001).

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Using SA for SAM Applications and Design

Strategic Information Systems ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-677-8.ch020 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 258-279

Author(s):

Mahesh Sarma ◽

David C. Yen

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Management System ◽

Business Processes ◽

Management Systems ◽

Chain Management ◽

Competitive Position ◽

Trading Partners ◽

Supply Chain Management System ◽

A Company

In order to maintain a competitive position in today’s marketplace, companies must demand a greater level of enterprise ef?ciency. In today’s rapidly changing market, experts argue that it is no longer about becoming a powerhouse but simply about remaining competitive. That is why automating and linking the supply chain has become so imperative. Supply chain management systems link all of the company’s customers, suppliers, factories, warehouses, distributors, carriers, and trading partners. These systems integrate all the key business processes across the supply chain of a company. This chapter explains the objectives of sup-ply chain management and how SAP’s supply chain management system helps companies ful?ll these objectives.

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Mathematical Modeling of Supply Chain Management Systems

Enterprise Information Systems and Implementing IT Infrastructures ◽

10.4018/978-1-61520-625-4.ch022 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 344-357

Author(s):

N. Anbazhagan

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Modeling ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Mathematical Models ◽

Stochastic Models ◽

Management System ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Chain Management ◽

Supply Chain Management System

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the practice of coordinating the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to parts supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. Different supply chains have been designed for a variety of firms and this chapter discusses some issues in this regard. This chapter attempts to find why we require different supply chain for different companies. In this chapter we discuss the role of stochastic models in supply chain management system, and also discuss other mathematical models for SCM.

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