Supply Chain Integration Xiaohong Pang Automation Department Shanghai Jiaotong University
Supply Chain Integration Xiaohong Pang Automation Department Shanghai Jiaotong University
Lecture Outline Introduction Push,Pull,and Push-Pull Systems The Impact of the Internet on Supply Chain Strategies
Lecture Outline Introduction Push, Pull, and Push-Pull Systems The Impact of the Internet on Supply Chain Strategies
Impact of the Internet on Supply Chain Strategies The influence of the Internet and e- commerce on the economy in general and business practice in particular has been tremendous.Changes are happening rapidly: Direct business model Enables customers to order products over the Internet Allows companies to sell their products without relying on Third-Party distributors (e.g.,Dell Computers and Amazon.com)
Impact of the Internet on Supply Chain Strategies The influence of the Internet and ecommerce on the economy in general and business practice in particular has been tremendous. Changes are happening rapidly: Direct business model Enables customers to order products over the Internet Allows companies to sell their products without relying on Third-Party distributors (e.g., Dell Computers and Amazon.com)
Impact of the Internet on Supply Chain Strategies Changes are happening rapidly: Business to business e-commerce promises convenience and cost reduction The Internet and the e-business models have produced expectations t that many supply chain problems will be resolved merely by using these new technology and business models
Changes are happening rapidly: Business to business e-commerce promises convenience and cost reduction Impact of the Internet on Supply Chain Strategies The Internet and the e-business models have produced expectations that many supply chain problems will be resolved merely by using these new technology and business models
Impact of the Internet- Expectations Were High E-business strategies were supposed to: ■Reduce cost Increase service level Increase flexibility ·Increase profit In reality,these expectations have gone unmet because many of the new e-businesses have not been successful
Impact of the Internet – Expectations Were High E-business strategies were supposed to: Reduce cost Increase service level Increase flexibility Increase profit In reality, these expectations have gone unmet because many of the new e-businesses have not been successful