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The Strategic Implications of E-Network Integration and Transformation Paths for Synchronizing Supply Chains

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  • Minjoon Jun

    (New Mexico State University, USA)

  • Shaohan Cai

    (Carleton University, Canada)

  • Daesoo Kim

    (Korea University Business School, Korea)

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    Abstract

    Streamlining information flows across the physical supply chain is crucial for successful supply chain management. This study examines different structures of e-networks (i.e., virtual supply chains linked via electronic information and communication technologies) and their maximum capabilities to gain e-network benefits. Further, this research explores four levels of e-network integration based on a 2x2 e-network technology and transaction integration matrix. Of the four levels, an e-network with high e-technology/high e-transaction integration appears to be most desirable for the companies that aspire to achieve the maximum benefits from their IT investments. Finally, this study identifies three alternative transformation paths toward a powerful high e-technology/high e-transaction integration network and discusses strategic implications of selecting those paths, in terms of e-network structures, availability of financial and technical resources, supply chain members’ collaborative planning, e-security mechanisms, and supply chain size.

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    Article provided by IGI Global in its journal International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (IJISSCM).

    Volume (Year): 1 (2008)
    Issue (Month): 4 (October)
    Pages: 39-59

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    Handle: RePEc:igg:jisscm:v:1:y:2008:i:4:p:39-59

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