Supply Chain Integration for Sustainability Faces Sustaining ICT Problems

Wortmann, Hans; Alblas, A.A.; Buijs, Paul; Peters, Kristian

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-41263-9_61

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“…As previous research pointed out (e.g. [11]), even though technically possible, integrations are not trivial. Integrations are often costly, can block the upgrading of software, and can consequently make organizations less flexible and less future-proof.…”

Section: The Interfaced Functionality Of Mesmentioning

confidence: 83%

“…In manufacturing we distinguish five main types of application functionalities, viz. Transaction Processing, Interactive Planning, Analytics, Document Management, and Process Monitoring and Control [10][11][12]. Each type of application functionality is characterized by a specific set of underlying enabling technologies, viz.…”

Section: Classification Of Information Systems In Manufacturingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Identifying the Role of Manufacturing Execution Systems in the IS Landscape: A Convergence of Multiple Types of Application Functionalities

Waschull

Wortmann

Bokhorst

2019

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Manufacturing execution systems (MES) enable the detailed control of manufacturing operations, i.e. they facilitate digital and integrated shop-floor systems as envisioned by Industry 4.0. Yet, many manufacturing organizations struggle to integrate MES and demarcate it from other information systems (IS) in manufacturing. Therefore, this paper explores how MES can be functionally and technologically distinguished from other IS to determine its (future) role in the IS landscape. To provide an answer, this research applies the conceptualization of IS into five application functionalities and underlying enabling technologies. They are referred to as transaction processing, interactive planning, analytics, document management and process monitoring and control systems. We found that MES merges different types of application functionality into one system through its diverse functional requirements, and therefore can be characterized as technologically heterogeneous, in contrast to other 'classical' systems. MES then also takes on a central integrating role in the IS landscape. The findings offer an explanation for the challenges associated with the adoption of MES functionality, and highlight the importance of addressing integration questions in light of Industry 4.0.

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Section: The Interfaced Functionality Of Mesmentioning

confidence: 83%

Section: Classification Of Information Systems In Manufacturingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Identifying the Role of Manufacturing Execution Systems in the IS Landscape: A Convergence of Multiple Types of Application Functionalities

Waschull

Wortmann

Bokhorst

2019

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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“…1 For the sake of brevity, the protocol is not included in this paper; however, it is available from the authors on request. 2 We refer the reader to Wortmann et al (2013) for a slightly more elaborate version of the typology, which includes also applications at a strategic and tactical decision-making level, for example data warehousing applications.…”

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confidence: 99%

Joint operational decision-making in collaborative transportation networks: the role of IT

Buijs¹,

Wortmann²

2014

Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

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Purpose – This paper addresses horizontal supply chain collaboration among autonomous freight carriers in the less-than-truckload industry. The main purpose of the paper is to identify and explain the challenges with joint operational decision-making in this context and investigate the precise role of information technology (IT) therein. Design/methodology/approach – Empirical evidence is gathered by means of exploratory and explanatory case research, with multiple cases at the planning departments of European freight carriers operating in collaborative transportation networks. Findings – Collaborating carriers face fundamental challenges in joint operational planning and control of collaborative transportation, despite the broad availability of state-of-the-art IT. These operational supply chain challenges can be explained by technological differences of the available IT applications, which hinder integration. Research limitations/implications – Any expectations with regard to state-of-the-art XML or EDI-based IT integration for improved joint operational decision-making in collaborative transportation networks should be considered with care. In particular, the authors' research findings may encourage practitioners to consider new planning and control procedures and develop dedicated IT applications for collaborating freight carriers. Originality/value – The paper highlights the importance of horizontal supply chain collaboration for small and medium-sized freight carriers in the less-than-truckload industry and conceptualises how collaborative transportation networks are organised. Furthermore, an IT typology is introduced to explain the challenges with joint operational decision-making.

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“…In the sphere of MES, different heterogeneous technologies converge resulting in high integration requirements accompanying typical integration problems. As previous research pointed out, e.g., Wortmann et al (2013), even though technically possible, integrations are not trivial.…”

Section: The Interfaced Functionality Of Mesmentioning

confidence: 83%

“…In manufacturing we distinguish five main types of application functionalities, viz. Transaction Processing, Interactive Planning, Analytics, Document Management, and Process Monitoring and Control (Buijs & Wortmann, 2015;Helo & Szekely, 2014;Wortmann et al, 2013). Each type of application functionality is characterized by a specific set of underlying enabling technologies, viz.…”

Section: Classification Of Information Systems In Manufacturingmentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of Industry 4.0 on work design

Waschull¹

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Manufacturing execution systems (MES) enable the detailed control of manufacturing operations, and therefore facilitate digital and integrated shop-floor systems as envisioned by Industry 4.0. Yet, many manufacturing organizations struggle to integrate MES and demarcate it from other information systems (IS) in manufacturing. Therefore, this paper explores how MES can be functionally and technologically distinguished from other IS to determine its (future) role in the IS landscape. To provide an answer, this research applies the conceptualization of IS into five application functionalities and underlying enabling technologies. They are referred to as transaction processing, interactive planning, analytics, document management and process monitoring and control systems. We found that MES merges different types of application functionality into one system through its diverse functional requirements, and therefore can be characterized as technologically heterogeneous, in contrast to other 'classical' systems. MES then also takes on a central integrating role in the IS landscape. The findings offer an explanation for the challenges associated with the adoption of MES functionality, and highlight the importance of addressing integration questions in light of Industry 4.0.

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Supply Chain Integration for Sustainability Faces Sustaining ICT Problems

Cited by 5 publications

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Identifying the Role of Manufacturing Execution Systems in the IS Landscape: A Convergence of Multiple Types of Application Functionalities

Identifying the Role of Manufacturing Execution Systems in the IS Landscape: A Convergence of Multiple Types of Application Functionalities

Joint operational decision-making in collaborative transportation networks: the role of IT

The impact of Industry 4.0 on work design

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