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Abstract
A supply chain is a network of facilities and distribution
options that performs the functions of procurement of
materials, transformation of these materials into intermediate
and finished products, and the distribution of these
finished products to customers. Supply chains exist
in both service and manufacturing organizations, although
the complexity of the chain may vary greatly from industry
to industry and firm to firm. To survive in the present
global competitive environment, organizations need to
show a heightened awareness to customers™ needs.
Hence, there is an increased focus on a customer-centric
business models and integration of supply chains to
enable collaboration between the supply chain partners.
The Internet provides a great opportunity to automate
the supply chain and provide organizations with real-time
information across various points in their value chain.
It guarantees reduction in costs and improved productivity
by identifying process enhancement opportunities. Now,
Internet Commerce is evolving into a more cost-effective
and powerful way to do business. And it has already
begun to change the way companies interact with their
customers, partners, dealers and employees. The major
shift has been from proprietary business processes towards
a more collaborative model.
The paper discusses architecting the supply chain and
deals with the advantages of automating the supply thereby
save costs, reduce inventory levels, improve vendor
management and other aspects. The article also discusses
the challenges to the e-supply chain and talks of future
of the e-supply chain services.
Author
Sudhindra Kulkarni
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