E-Business and Supply Chain Collaboration

Abstract

E-Business and Supply Chain Collaboration E-business-the use of Internet-based computing and communications to execute both front-end and back-end business processes-has emerged as a key enabler to drive supply chain integration. Businesses can use the Internet to gain global visibility across their extended network of trading partners and help them respond quickly to a range of variables, from customer demand to resource shortages. This Paper examines the impact of e-business on supply chain integration, with particular emphasis on four key areas: information sharing, synchronized planning, workflow coordination, and the evolution of new business models. It offers real-world examples of how companies large and small have adopted e-business approaches to achieve the significant benefits of supply chain integration. It illustrates the power of e-business with examples of innovative technology solutions. Finally, it discusses how cross-supply chain performance monitoring will be a critical success factor in achieving the advantages inherent in supply chain integration.