dc.contributor.author |
Smart, Alan |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2012-06-18T23:03:46Z |
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dc.date.available |
2012-06-18T23:03:46Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2008-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Alan Smart, eBusiness and supply chain integration, Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 2008, Volume 21, Issue 3, Pages 227–246. |
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dc.identifier.issn |
1741-0398 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17410390810866619 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/7245 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine how four large organisations
have approached the implementation of new eBusiness mechanisms: namely online
order processing, eProcurement, reverse auctions, and a private exchange. The
objectives are to establish whether supply chain integration is an identified
goal for the firms involved and to evaluate the extent of integration achieved
through these projects. Design/methodology/approach - A case study approach is
used, with four separate cases being examined, leading to cross-case analysis
and conclusions. The primary form of data collection was interviews with
managers participating in the implementations. In order to measure the degree of
supply chain integration pertaining in the examples, two frameworks from the
literature are used. Findings - In three of the cases it is established that
there is very little, or nil integration at supply chain level and only in one
case is there evidence of a supply chain perspective contributing to the
project. Three of the firms did not consider the supply chain implications of
implementing their eBusiness applications. Research limitations/implications -
The article builds on previous studies and illustrates the problems of achieving
integration in the supply chain. Further research is needed to establish common
attributes relating to supply chain integration. Practical implications - Three
of the projects examined here were based predominantly on a business case for
the implementing firm only. Firms need to be aware that IT projects by their
trading partners may have supply chain cost implications for their own business.
Originality/value - Whilst much of the literature propounds the need for
integration, leading to extension of the supply chain concept, firms are
pursuing IT implementations which are premised solely on internal benefits. The
research illustrates that, if the new eBusiness mechanisms are to support wider
supply chain goals, then the focal firms involved must take a more holistic view
of how and why such solutions are implemented. |
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dc.publisher |
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. |
en_UK |
dc.publisher |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
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dc.title |
eBusiness and supply chain integration |
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dc.type |
Article |
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