scholarly journals A Model of Information Sharing Measurement in Integrated Supply Chain Networks

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Çallı ◽  
Sıtkı Sönmezer
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Product Life Cycle ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Inductive Learning ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

In recent years, academic and industry areas are both show an interest in supply chain management (SCM). The globalization of competition, the reduce in product life cycle, time depending competition and quick exchanges make the firms think about re-designing their supply chains. With the view of these evolutions, firms decided that they must use information technologies in their SCM. In future, information flow will be the key factor to determine the levels and the difference between firms. Information flow occurs with the integration of information technologies with the systems. The success factor for a firm is to add value from gathering, operating and dispatching information and develop the work model to have this value. Processing this model depends on achieving information sharing between supply chain members. Information sharing is a critical factor between supply chain members. The data shared between supply chain members becomes useful information for the members. So, determining the shared data and measuring this share is an important issue. This study includes information sharing measurement model between integrated supply chain members. The model starts with gathering data with a survey and continues converting these quantitative data’s to qualitative data’s by structured equations. The qualitative data’s used in an artificial intelligence method, inductive learning. Rules extraction is made by an inductive learning method, RULESX. With these rules, information sharing among supply chain members can be measured and suggestions can be made to firms for improving their SCM’s. This model is sector-independent and can be easily applied.

AN OVERVIEW OF WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STRUCTURE IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Huei-Huang Chen ◽  
Kuo-Shean Liu ◽  
Shih-Chih Chen ◽  
Chan-Yen Chang ◽  
Kai-Shih Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Management System ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Workflow Management ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Work Flow Management

Supply chain is an inter-enterprise process that connects upstream and downstream companies closely. In order to accelerate the information flow in supply chain, therefore, we need an inter-enterprise and integrated information sharing method. The information sharing among enterprises can be transparency. Upstream and downstream companies access virtual data warehouse. That makes enterprise can achieve customer quick response by supply chain management. This study mainly proposed a reference model to adopt fast information flow mechanism and transfer information from customer demand to the manufacturing facilities. Besides, this study reviewed some key points for supporting business process collaborations when organizations implemented the work flow management system. Finally, we proposed our major findings and future directions

scholarly journals Antecedents of Quality Information Sharing in the FMCG Industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 986-1003
Author(s):  
Thokozani Patmond Mbhele
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Bullwhip Effect ◽  
Relative Magnitude ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Shared Information ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Mapping Information

Information sharing in a retail supply chain presents challenges of mapping information flow in terms of collection and transfer capabilities from one point to other internal and external users. Efficient mapping information flow seems to be dependent on information availability, velocity and the level of volatility. This would strengthen partnerships between the upstream and downstream sites of a supply chain in terms of information capturing, transformation and exchange between both internal and external supply chain users. This study examines the relative magnitude of advance economic information sharing in optimizing integrated supply chain activities in the consumer goods industry. It further analyses the challenges of bullwhip effect from the perspective of electronically-enabled supply chain management (eSCM) systems and information sharing in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. The study finds that information sharing is related to supply chain performance targets in the FMCG industry in terms of a higher order fulfillment rate and achieving shorter order cycle time through integrated e-SCM systems. The managerial implications of this study are that integrated IT infrastructure capability and top management support (in terms of visible involvement, commitment and participation of executives and the allocation of the necessary resources) are significant antecedents of the quality of shared information.

Collaborative Transportation Sharing

2011 ◽  
pp. 252-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesus Gonzalez-Feliu ◽  
Joëlle Morana
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Collective Decisions ◽  
Shared Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Organizational Features

This chapter explores the role that information sharing has on the collective decisions made in supply chain management. The authors identify information sharing as the critical factor in reasoning that occurs as stakeholders along the supply chain collaboratively make decisions. However, a shared conceptual model is required for determining what information must be shared. Their model identifies five elementsin information system management related to shared logistics projects: the enterprise‘s solutions (for each stakeholder and for the entire reasoning community), their deals, sharing management, organizational features and information and communication technologies related to the management of shared information. Moreover, the main accelerating and limitating factors are overviewed.The chapter illustrates the applicability of the model with a case study on the distribution of newspapers in France.

scholarly journals KEY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF SUPPLY CHAINS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
N. Yu. Barkova
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Product Life Cycle ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Software Products ◽  
Information And Communication

The article considers key information and communication technologies used in the supply chains of the fashion industry. The author segmented these technologies into several groups, including selected programs that ensure effective communication between the company’s functional departments and supply chain links; software resources aimed at maintaining logistics operations, such as production, warehousing, cargo transportation; operational and strategic planning systems. The main purpose of the considered information technologies is to take into account the specific characteristics of the “fashion” business, such as a high range and a short product life cycle, the need to take into account the rapidly changing requirements of buyers of goods in the fashion industry, the geographical distribution of supply chain participants. The author performs a review of key software products and technologies that improve the efficiency of business process management in the supply chains of the fashion industry, including CAD and CAM systems, ERP systems on the example of SAP AFS, SAP Fashion Management and some other software resources and technologies.

Supply Risk Structural Equation Model of Trust, Dependence, Concentration, and Information Sharing Strategies

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-79
Author(s):  
Santanu Mandal ◽  
Sourabh Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Structural Relationships ◽  
High Level

The purpose of the paper was to formulate a framework for supply side risk and empirically validate the same in the Indian context. A framework was developed for supply side risk by starting with a structured literature review complemented with theoretical underpinnings from the principles of Resource Based Value, Transaction Cost Economies and the Relational Capital Theory. The study validated the framework through a survey of 164 purchasing and supply chain managers in India. The study used confirmatory factor analysis to develop the measurement model. Structural equation modeling was deployed for testing the proposed structural relationships and hypotheses. The findings clearly indicated that factors such as supplier concentration, supplier dependence, sourcing strategies and trust towards customers enhanced the supply side risk situation for the organization. In contrast to this, trust towards suppliers and high level of information sharing among the supply chain partners created undesired risk.

ENHANCING ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION FLOW AND KNOWLEDGE CREATION IN RE-ENGINEERING SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES MODEL

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 163-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
STEPHAN KUDYBA
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Automotive Parts ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
The U.S

The ongoing initiative of business process re-engineering in organisations has largely been attributed to innovations in information technologies that have enabled firms to increase productivity in their operations. The following paper addresses essential concepts in supply chain networks and describes the systems approach the U.S. automotive industry has implemented to augment their supply chain management initiatives. The focus of re-engineering the supply chain is enhanced data capture and analysis of activities in various segments of the chain which augments organisational information flow and knowledge generation resulting in communication of proactive decision making throughout the supply network to maintain operational efficiency.

Improved Information Connectivity and Visibility throughout the Global Supply Base

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 54-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Wilson ◽  
Kevin Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

Although the literature frequently examines achieving an integrated supply chain and participating in information sharing with supply chain partners, there is little guidance given to firms on how to progress to a state where these goals can become reality. This paper examines the struggles of one firm in moving toward information sharing with its suppliers and its hopes of achieving an integrated supply chain. This paper reveals lessons learned from the difficulties the firm encountered during the integration process. Despite putting an information system in place, the company discovered that people issues matter as much, if not more, than technology issues.

scholarly journals Stakeholders conflict and private–public partnership chain (PPPC): supply chain of perishable product

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmud Akhter Shareef ◽  
Yogesh Dwivedi ◽  
Jashim Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Uma Kumar ◽  
Rafeed Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Group Behavior ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Managerial Implication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perishable Product ◽  
Food Items ◽  
The Government ◽  
Scalable Network

PurposeThis paper aims to address procurement, logistics management, inventory control and distribution of perishable items, i.e. vegetables, fruits, flowers and fishes, during the social isolation period of the Covid-19 era to identify conflicting interests among the channel members; present inventory and information sharing scenario; and reveal organizational dispute and existence of redundant, nonessential and corrupted members in the supply chain.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses an exploratory investigation to evaluate the relations among the members of the supply chain of perishable food items. In this context, it is designed to investigate the field, observe the members of the existing supply chain from rural and remote places and capture their interviews to accomplish the objectives.FindingsThis study identified that although the supply chain of perishable food items is controlled truly by private parties, from a realistic view, the private–public partnership is essential where the government should play the coordinating role. In this context, continuous interaction, coordination and information sharing among the members to establish an optimum and scalable network and remove any redundant nodal points is a key success factor for managing an efficient supply chain.Research limitations/implicationsTheoretical and managerial implication of this research is enormous. The existence of functional and dysfunctional conflicts in the same supply network and how it can be detrimental to the performance of the members are exposed in this study, which can be an excellent source to be investigated. Practitioners and researchers can gain a greater understanding to identify the root causes of conflicts in the existing structural dynamics, shedding light on organizational interactions, power and group behavior during the Covid-19 era.Originality/valueFrom the light of management and inter-organizational conflicts, this is a pioneer study that has detected the redundant channel members, their source of power and how their removal can present an optimum channel with group coherence and synergistic interest.

scholarly journals Enabling information sharing by establishing trust in supply chains: A case study in the South African automotive industry

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanne Piderit ◽  
Stephen Flowerday ◽  
Rossouw Von Solms
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
South African ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Supply Chain Relationships ◽  
Two Factors

Background: The significant economic importance of the country’s automotive industry provided the context for this study. The success of the industry relies on the effectiveness and efficiency of the supply chain, which can be significantly affected by the strength of the supply chain relationships. The role of trust and information sharing in relation to two key theories was considered, namely: organisational information processing theory and game theory. Previous studies have recognised the importance of trust and information sharing in supply chain relationships and considered the effect of trust on information sharing, or the effect of information sharing on trust in a single direction. Thus, the potential cyclical relationship between the two factors has been largely ignored.Objectives: This paper explored the relationship between trust and information sharing in South African automotive supply chains, and establishes the importance of nurturing a cyclical relationship between these two factors. In addition, the role of information technology (IT) in supporting this relationship was considered. By improving both trust and information sharing, the performance and competitiveness of the supply chain can be improved.Method: An examination of the effects of a lack of trust in a supply chain relationship, and the consequential lack of information flow, was conducted by means of a case study of an Eastern Cape-based automotive supplier. A case study research method was followed for this study, which made use of multiple data collection methods, including document survey and participant observations. The case selected is an East London based subsidiary of a larger multinational automotive component supplier to both local and international automotive original equipment manufacturers.Results: The findings led to the conclusion that the way forward for competitive supply chains is to build trust in the supply chain in order to improve information flow, and vice versa. Information technology can be used to nurture this cyclical relationship between trust and information sharing.Conclusion: It is proposed that simultaneously improving information flow and trust in an interorganisational relationship leads to improved supply chain performance and competitiveness.

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