Supply Chain Integration, a Chain of Efficient Utilization of Information Technology: Its Benefits & Challenges

Regine Adele Ngono Fouda

Department of Logistic Management, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China.

DOI: 10.4236/ojapps.2012.24044                

Abstract

Business renovation, effective utilization of information technology and the role of business process modeling are dealt in supply chain integration projects. The main idea is to show how the performance of supply chain can be improved with the integration of various tiers in the chain. Integration is preconditioned for efficient sharing and utilization of information between diverse companies in the chain.

Keywords

Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Integration; Benefits & Challenges; Business Process Renovation; Simulations; Information Transfer System

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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