Information Technology Implementation Prioritization in Supply Chain

2012 ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
Sreekumar ◽  
Debendra Kumar Mahalik ◽  
Gokulananda Patel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Material Management ◽  
Purchase Management ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
It Implementation ◽  
Customer Interface ◽  
Order Preference

The increasing rate of technology growth has resulted in decrease in cost of information. These technologies are helpful in coordinating the activities resulting in effective management of the supply chain. Literature shows that the use of Information Technology (IT) plays an important role in managing the processes of SCM. This has resulted in increasing use of IT in SCM. The computerization of SCM processes, if implemented in one go may result in failure. IT implementation prioritization in supply chain is a major issue before the planner as there is no clear cut formula to solve this problem. This paper considers components of SCM like material management, purchase management, production management, logistics and distribution and customer interface for IT implementation prioritization. Two multi-criteria decision making methods (MCDM) viz. analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and a technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) are used in this paper. The novelty of the paper lies in integration of AHP and TOPSIS methods for IT implementation prioritization. The weights of the criterions and the alternatives are calculated using AHP method which is used as an input for TOPSIS analysis for prioritization of IT implementation.

Information Technology Implementation Prioritization in Supply Chain

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 83-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debendra Mahalik ◽  
Gokulananda Patel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Material Management ◽  
Purchase Management ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
It Implementation ◽  
Customer Interface ◽  
Order Preference

The increasing rate of technology growth has resulted in decrease in cost of information. These technologies are helpful in coordinating the activities resulting in effective management of the supply chain. Literature shows that the use of Information Technology (IT) plays an important role in managing the processes of SCM. This has resulted in increasing use of IT in SCM. The computerization of SCM processes, if implemented in one go may result in failure. IT implementation prioritization in supply chain is a major issue before the planner as there is no clear cut formula to solve this problem. This paper considers components of SCM like material management, purchase management, production management, logistics and distribution and customer interface for IT implementation prioritization. Two multi-criteria decision making methods (MCDM) viz. analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and a technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) are used in this paper. The novelty of the paper lies in integration of AHP and TOPSIS methods for IT implementation prioritization. The weights of the criterions and the alternatives are calculated using AHP method which is used as an input for TOPSIS analysis for prioritization of IT implementation.

scholarly journals MATERIAL TRANSSHIPMENT FOR PRECAST FABRICATION

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chien-Ho Ko
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Lead Times ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Material Management ◽  
Supply Chain System ◽  
Operational Conditions ◽  
Material Supply ◽  
Lateral Transshipment ◽  
Shortage Costs

Materials required for precast fabrication are dissimilar to those cast at construction sites. Fabricators who lack materials must wait until specific suppliers deliver the required materials. The objective of this study is to reduce total material management costs in the supply chain system through the most advantageous transshipment strategies. A material supply chain framework that enables fabricators to implement lateral transshipment is first proposed. Transshipment strategies are then formulated into a mathematical model. The most advantageous transshipment strategies are analyzed using computer simulation. Diverse order lead times, demands, transportation costs, and shortage costs are simulated to approximate operational conditions encountered in supply chain systems. Through various experiments, the most advantageous strategy for precast fabrication industry can be found. In addition, four rules are developed based on simulation results to enhance transshipment decision making. This research is one of the pioneering studies applying lateral transshipment to precast production management.

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.

The Influence of Information Technology Utilization (ITU) on Supply Chain Integration (SCI)

2012 ◽  
pp. 186-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thawatchai Jitpaiboon ◽  
Sushil Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain ◽  
The Impact

The key to competitiveness in most industries has moved beyond the traditionally confined single organization. In today’s global competitive business environment, competitiveness is heavily influenced by the ability of the multiple organizations in a supply chain to synchronize and integrate their business activities and processes. Supply chain integration, (SCI) which links the activities, functions, processes, and systems of a firm with its customers and suppliers, can reduce uncertainty, enhance responsiveness, reduce costs, and improve customer service. Empirical studies have explored SCI and reported that information technology (IT) is a key ingredient for the success of the integrated supply chain. While the research on SCI has been reported in OM literature, empirical studies that investigate the impact of different levels of IT utilization (ITU) – strategic, operational, and infrastructural - on SCI are not available. This research also explores the impact of top management support (TMS) on the relationship between ITU and SCI. Based on data collected from 220 manufacturing firms, this study indicates that ITU will have a positive impact on the success of an integrated supply chain when top management is personally involved in the technology implementation process.

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