Abstract:The Internet increases the quantity and expands the richness of information in real time to many more participants in the supply chain and raises the importance and value of information in supply chain management. The ability to create supply chain visibility, that is, to “see across the supply chain,” extends the scope of management options across all firms in the supply chain, and contributes to reductions in costs and improvements in service. Firms are now able to integrate this information to mitigate the … Show more
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