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The Effect of E-Supply Chain Management Systems in the North American Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry

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The Effect of E-Supply Chain Management Systems in the North American Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry

Valverde, Raul and Saadé, Raafat G (2014) The Effect of E-Supply Chain Management Systems in the North American Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research, 9 (3). ISSN ISSN 0718–1876 (In Press)

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Abstract

The paper examines the effect of E-Supply Chain Management Systems (e-SCM) in the North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. A causal and descriptive research study was conducted based on a survey applied to thirty six individuals in EMS firms in order to determine the impact of e-SCM on their key supply chain operations. Results of the research revealed that e-SCM had a positive effect in the EMS industry as these showed that the profits of the firm increased and internal communications were improved due to the implementation of e-SCM. The research also showed that e-SCMs have many technical issues such as problems with process automation and transmission of supply chain data, e-procurement effectiveness, integration with existing systems and the monitoring of inventory systems and purchasing process. Several recommendations are made to overcome these challenges including employee training and re-engineering of business processes for better system integration.

Divisions:Concordia University > John Molson School of Business > Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Valverde, Raul and Saadé, Raafat G
Journal or Publication:Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research
Date:1 December 2014
Keywords:Supply Chain Management, Electronic Manufacturing Systems, E-business, Business Models, e-SCM
ID Code:978625
Deposited By: Raul Valverde
Deposited On:12 May 2014 17:41
Last Modified:18 Jan 2018 17:47

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