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Role of Information Technology in a Supply Chain?

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written 7.9 years ago by teamques10 ★ 68k

• Information is the driver that serves as the “glue” to create a coordinated supply chain
• Information must have the following characteristics to be useful:
  • Accurate
  • Accessible in a timely manner
  • Information must be of the right kind
• Information provides the basis for supply chain management decisions
  • Inventory
  • Transportation
  • Facility
• Information technology (IT)
  • Hardware and software used throughout the supply chain to gather and analyze information
  • Captures and delivers information needed to make good decisions
• Effective use of IT in the supply chain can have a significant impact on supply chain performance.

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