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Becoming a 100 per cent e‐corporation: benefits of pursuing an e‐supply chain strategy

Sammon, David; Hanley, Paul - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 12 (2007) 4, pp. 297-303

Purpose – The objective of this paper is to present a case study of an organisation in pursuit of becoming a 100 per cent e‐corporation. Design/methodology/approach – This exploratory research case study documents the deployment of two e‐supply chain initiatives undertaken by the...

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Using e‐procurement applications to achieve integration: what role does firm size play?

Pearcy, Dawn H.; Giunipero, Larry C. - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 13 (2008) 1, pp. 26-34

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to empirically investigate the role of firm size in the use of e‐procurement applications that vary in their ability to facilitate supply chain integration. Design/methodology/approach – The sample was drawn from members of the Institute for Supply...

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The impact of collaborative store ordering on shelf availability

Pramatari, Katerina; Miliotis, Panagiotis - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 13 (2008) 1, pp. 49-61

behind the problem of out‐of‐stock situations. A collaborative store replenishment practice, enabled by an internet … information sharing of POS data and other information over an internet platform, which leads to increased shelf availability by … practice and Internet‐based collaboration platform. …

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Electronic markets, data access and collaboration: relative value to performance in firm operations

Power, Damien; Hanna, Victoria; Singh, Prakash J.; … - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 15 (2010) 3, pp. 238-251

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the direct and indirect effects of the use of electronic markets (e‐markets), access to online data and trading partner collaboration on operational performance. Design/methodology/approach – This study involved survey data from 233 Australian firms....

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Collaborative implementation of e‐business processes within the health‐care supply chain: the Monash Pharmacy Project

Bhakoo, Vikram; Chan, Caroline - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 16 (2011) 3, pp. 184-193

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the implementation of e‐business processes in the procurement area of a healthcare supply chain when multiple stakeholders are involved. Design/methodology/approach – A single longitudinal case study spanning three years is...

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Motorola's global financial supply chain strategy

Blackman, Ian D.; Holland, Christopher P.; Westcott, Timothy - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 18 (2013) 2, pp. 132-147

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to define and explore the concept of financial supply chain strategy in a global business environment. The paper aims to illustrate the concepts with a detailed case study of Motorola's global financial supply chain. Design/methodology/approach – This...

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Taking e‐commerce to a new level

In: Strategic Direction 20 (2004) 11, pp. 20-22

A recent advertisement on British television made great play of the fact that there is no substitute in the business world for face‐to‐face contact. Two firms were vying for a contract and the winner was the one whose boss crossed the Atlantic to deal in person with the commissioning...

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Reputation: a resource more valuable than gold in e‐commerce

In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 5, pp. 31-33

the fast paced world of web‐based business, reputation is a crucial intangible asset. So how do internet start‐up firms …

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Tesco drives e‐retail message home

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 3, pp. 21-24

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

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Online auctions prove their staying power

Armes, David - In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 7, pp. 6-7

Purpose – Explores how the growth of online auctions is affecting businesses. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by David Armes, Co‐founder of Ivo Business Solutions. Findings – Online auctions are the latest tool being used by organizations to reduce costs and...

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