An Information Management Perspective of Supplier Selection Process in Manufacturing Networks

Abstract

The past decades have been characterized by an increasing interest of companies in international trade and significant foreign direct investments, which led to a shift from localized manufacturing companies to global manufacturing networks. The main goal of this research is to analyze the management of information within the process of supplier selection in the context of manufacturing networks. The adoption of field study methodology allows understanding how the supplier selection process is carried out in Multinational Companies (MNCs) in different manufacturing sectors. In particular, this paper aims at identifying the information that mother company and their subsidiary companies share during the supplier selection process, and how they access to this information.

The Impact of ICT on Supply Chain Management Efficiency and Effectiveness: A Literature Review

“…On the other hand, In the era of globalization of the market, it is very critical to manage information effectively while selecting and managing supply chain partners with global locations. However, due to organizational, legal, collaborative, and informational obstacles, the globalization of the supply chain partner base challenges information integration and exchange [30]. Consequently, it is essential to acquire sophisticated and well-designed information systems that efficiently manage information resources to reduce costs and fulfil organizational and legal compliance requirements [31].…”