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Improving Supply Chain Information Sharing Using Design For Six Sigma / Mejorar El Intercambio De Información De La Cadena De Suministro Mediante El Diseno˜ Para Six Sigma

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  • Mitchell, Erin M.

    (University of Houston (USA))

  • Kovach, Jamison V.

    (University of Houston (USA))

Abstract

Accurate and reliable information is needed to support decision-making processes. Due to the large number of participants typically involved in supply chain operations, organizations often find thatitis difficult to effectively share information within a supply chain; hence, this research examined ways to improve information sharing within supply chain operations for one marine transportation services organization. An action research, case study approach used the Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology to design an information technology solution that effectively communicates information between the layers within the supply chain regarding the movement of materials via inland tank barges. The comparative analysis of verification and baseline measurements conducted suggests this project was successful because the new process fulfilled the needs of the work environment for which it was designed. For the organization that participated in this research, the successful adoption of the new approach for information sharing improved communication and decision making within their supply chain. / Este trabajo se fundamenta en la necesidad de contar con información precisa y fiable en los procesos de toma de decisiones. Debido al gran número de personas que suelen participar en las operaciones de la cadenade suministro,las empresas se encuentranconque resultadifícil compartir información de manera efectiva en estas operaciones. En este trabajo se examinaron las maneras de mejorar el intercambio de información en estas operaciones en una empresa de servicios de transporte marítimo. Para ello, se realizó el estudio de un caso en el que se empleó la metodología de Diseño para Six Sigma (DFSS) para obtener una solución que permita la comunicación eficaz de la información entre las distintas etapas de la cadena de suministro con respecto al movimiento de materiales en aguas interiores a través de barcazas cisterna. El análisis comparativo de las medidas que se realizaron sugiere que este proyecto tuvo éxito gracias a que el nuevo proceso se ajusta a las necesidades del entorno de trabajo para el que fue diseñado. La puesta en marcha del nuevo enfoque para el intercambio de información mejoró sustancialmente la comunicación y la toma de decisiones dentro de la cadena de suministro de esta empresa.

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  • Mitchell, Erin M. & Kovach, Jamison V., 2016. "Improving Supply Chain Information Sharing Using Design For Six Sigma / Mejorar El Intercambio De Información De La Cadena De Suministro Mediante El Diseno˜ Para Six Sigma," European Research on Management and Business Economics (ERMBE), Academia Europea de Dirección y Economía de la Empresa (AEDEM), vol. 22(3), pages 147-154.
  • Handle: RePEc:idi:jermbe:v:22:y:2016:i:3:p:147-154
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    Keywords

    Design for Six Sigma; Supply chain; Transportation; Information sharing; Case study; Diseño para Six Sigma; Cadena de suministro; Transporte; Intercambio de información; Estudio de caso;
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    JEL classification:

    • L91 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Transportation: General
    • R49 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Other
    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management

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