E Business

E-BUSINESS üIS the use of Internet-based computing and communications to execute both front-end and back-end business processes. üThe term was first used by IBM, in October, 1997.

ROLE OF IT IN SUPPLY CHAIN • E-Business has emerged as a key enabler to drive supply chain integration. • Supply chain can use the Internet to gain global visibility across their extended network of trading partners and help them respond quickly to customer demand to resource shortages.

SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION ücoordination among supply chain members 

DIMENSIONS v Information integration: refers to the sharing 

of information among members of the supply chain. (demand data, inventory status, capacity plans, production schedules, promotion plans, and shipment schedules.

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Planning synchronization:

Planning synchronization refers to the joint design and execution of plans for product introduction,

vWorkflow

coordination:

Workflow coordination refers to streamlined and automated workflow activities between supply chain partners.

vNew business models:

E-business allows partners redefine logistics flows so that the roles and responsibilities of members may change to improve overall supply chain efficiency.