Firms have to analyze, monitor and make improvements of their existing Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes in order to beat market competition and stay competitive. In this regard, the Six Sigma is a methodology that enables the firms to review their existing SCM practices and guide them in...

The main theme of Strategic Supply Chain Management (SSCM) is not limited to the use of a supply chain as a process to deliver goods and materials to right place, as its scope is extended to elevate strategic position of a firm by strengthening its overall business performance. In this way,...

Strategic Supply Chain Management (SSCM) creates competitive advantage for firms by balancing downward cost pressures and the need for efficiency, with effective means to manage the demands of market-driven service requirements and the known risks of routine supply chain failures. This research...

In this era of globalization and competition, mergers of business firms have combined heterogeneous systems. At the same time, individual departments have developed non-integrated legacy systems and IT solutions, representing multiple platforms and diverse technologies. This IT maturity has...

The corporate business world has changed notably over the past decade unfortunately many management strategies and approaches have not changed with this transformation as traditional management systems were designed for an era when tangible assets were dominant. Current accounting systems appear...

In the 21st century much emphasis is being laid on intangible assets as they are major contributors to the market values of firms. They are vital strategic resources and are the critical sources of competitive differentiation. Wealth and growth of firms in today's market place are governed...

Sales and marketing integration plays a crucial role in improving overall performance of the organisation. This research demonstrates the advantages of a close linkage between sales and marketing and evaluates its impact on the organisation performance. Sales and marketing integration is a...