Assessing Benefits of Information Process Integration in Supply Chains

Hallikas, Jukka; Korpela, Kari; Vilko, Jyri; Multaharju, Sirpa

doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2020.01.294

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“…The current business environment has necessitated a shift in competition for companies, from competing with each other to competing with supply chains. This approach has made business process integration crucial, particularly in the Chinese electronics manufacturing industry (Hallikas et al, 2019; Hazen & Byrd, 2012; Wiengarten et al, 2013).…”

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The Impact of Supply Chain Integration to Supply Chain Responsiveness in Chinese Electronics Manufacturing Companies

Jiang,

Isa,

et al. 2023

Sage Open

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The aim of the current research was to explore the relationship between supply chain integration and supply chain responsiveness in the electronics manufacturing industry in Guangdong, China. The research model conceptualized supply chain integration (comprising business process integration, system integration, and activity integration) as a key resource impacting the capability of firms to respond efficiently to changing consumer demands and market conditions. This research utilized the questionnaire to gathered data from 420 supply chain management professionals from electronics manufacturers in China. The gathered data was analyzed using PLS-SEM, which allowed us to examine the relationships between supply chain responsiveness, business process integration, activity integration and systems integration. The results obtained were interpreted and discussed in the context of previous literature and theories. The study findings reveal a positive correlation between the three aspects of supply chain integration and supply chain responsiveness. Respondents agreed that business process integration (mean = 4.822, standard deviation = 1.825), system integration (mean = 4.965, standard deviation = 1.809), and activity integration (mean = 5.243, standard deviation = 1.792) were essential determinants in developing supply chain responsiveness. This indicates that a higher level of integration in these areas can significantly enhance a firm’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to changes in the market. These findings are consistent with prior research, suggesting that these forms of integration are critical for supply chain performance. In the context of the electronics manufacturing industry in China, this research further validates the importance of these variables. Business process integration is first investigated as the determinant of supply chain responsiveness, especially in the electronics manufacturing companies of China. This study is, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, one of the first to investigate the link between business process integration and supply chain responsiveness. Meanwhile, it is also seen as the new test of examining the influence of system and activity integration on supply chain responsiveness in the current business environment. The truth from the data analysis illustrated that even in the new business environment, both integration constructs (system integration and system integration) could affect the supply chain’s responsiveness. The study’s results provide valuable insights for practitioners and policy-makers in the electronics manufacturing industry. By focusing on enhancing business process integration, system integration, and activity integration, firms can increase their responsiveness to the dynamic market environment, thus improving overall performance.

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The Impact of Supply Chain Integration to Supply Chain Responsiveness in Chinese Electronics Manufacturing Companies

Jiang,

Isa,

et al. 2023

Sage Open

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“…It is found that supply chain integration further integration into product innovation is greater than other variables. Hallikas et al (2019), Madhani (2011) mentioned that information technology enables the integration of activities in the supply chain and supports the integration of supply chain processes from suppliers to customers, including logistics and finance. Through these changes, new technologies, methods and applications have emerged, and there appeared opportunities to respond faster to customer needs, to better adapt to market needs, as well as to have new practices in various phases of processes.…”

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Technological Integration of Marketing in the Supply Chain of a Transport Company

Vaičiūtė,

Išoraitė

2023

Business: Theory and Practice

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The speed of movement of goods, information and services determines the success and the efficiency of a transport company that wants to meet the needs of the customer. Consumers want better quality services, greater variety of products, more innovation and better service, but at a lower price, and in a shorter time. To fully satisfy the expectations of the consumers, a very large part of the role in business enterprises is played by the supply chain, the management of its processes, and ensuring the efficiency of them. The study involved 8 experts. One of the most important characteristics of experts is competence, therefore experts were required to have competence and experience in the field under investigation. Everyone must have a higher education and work experience of at least 5 years. All experts have 5–10 years of management experience in the supply chain of Lithuanian transport companies and have a higher education. The experts were asked to evaluate the main factors that determine the effectiveness of technological integration of marketing in a supply chain of a transport company. According to the experts’ assessments and calculations, the list of the importance of the main criteria of the impact of marketing technological integrations in the supply chain of a transport company should be arranged in the following order: customer relationship management in the supply chain, fast transmission of the information in the supply chain, electronic auctions in the supply chain, product innovations in the supply chain, and electronic catalogs in the supply chain.

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“…Scheller et al [28] mentioned the different ways to plan and Control SC activities, such as production capacity, inventory, a supply network, and resource scheduling, which require accurate and real-time information via ICT. Dutta et al [29] and Hallikas, Korpela, Vilko, and Multaharju [5] indicated that companies have integrated ICT devices to Control, coordinate, and manage their operational operations by controlling an information channel and migration of forwarding compatibility across devices for stakeholder decision making in real time [30]. Therefore, the capabilities, flexibility, and agility must be monitored to validate the investment.…”

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“…Operations management c. Production Control d. Distribution Activities 3. Control [5,11,37,40,41,47,[49][50][51][52][53][54] a. Technological innovation b.…”

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“…This issue appears because companies have diverse strategies for improving logistical activities and operations, since real-time delivery tracking and partner communications are undertaken [1][2][3]. In conclusion, ICTs provide operational advantages into SC; for example, cycle time reduction, inventory reduction, and minimization of the whiplash effect allowing collaboration between SC actors [4,5].…”

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Planning, Execution, and Control of Operations in SC Activities—Baja California Manufacturing Case Study

Pérez-López

Mojarro-Magaña²,

Tiznado³

et al. 2022

Mathematics

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This paper reports a second order structural equation model (SEM) with four latent variables and six hypotheses to analyze the Planning, Execution, and Control of the information and communication technologies (ICT) implementation in supply chains (SC) and the operational Benefits obtained. The model is validated with information obtained from 80 responses to a questionnaire applied direct to manufacturing companies in Baja California state (Mexico), specifically in Ensenada, Mexicali, Tecate, and Tijuana municipalities. The variables are statistically validated using the Cronbach’s alpha index for internal and R-squared for predictive validity. Partial least squares algorithms are used to validate the model’s hypotheses in software WarpPLS version7.0 ScripWarp Systems, Laredo, TX, US. Findings indicate that the direct impact of Execution and Control is positive and therefore are the basis for successful integration of ICT and obtaining agility and flexibility benefits in the SC.

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Assessing Benefits of Information Process Integration in Supply Chains

Cited by 6 publications

References 32 publications

The Impact of Supply Chain Integration to Supply Chain Responsiveness in Chinese Electronics Manufacturing Companies

The Impact of Supply Chain Integration to Supply Chain Responsiveness in Chinese Electronics Manufacturing Companies

Technological Integration of Marketing in the Supply Chain of a Transport Company

Planning, Execution, and Control of Operations in SC Activities—Baja California Manufacturing Case Study

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