The electronic supply chain

The advent of the Internet and electronic communications has enabled companies to be more responsive to their customers. However, the same technological advancements are changing the marketplace and providing an impetus for changes in strategic alliance and partnership structures. Successful leaders...

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Published in:International journal of physical distribution & logistics management 2002-10, Vol.32 (8), p.703-719
Main Authors: Williams, Lisa R., Esper, Terry L., Ozment, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alliances
Internet
Leadership
Logistics
Partnering
Supply chain management
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Summary:The advent of the Internet and electronic communications has enabled companies to be more responsive to their customers. However, the same technological advancements are changing the marketplace and providing an impetus for changes in strategic alliance and partnership structures. Successful leaders of the future will have to understand how to operate in the new marketplace and within the evolving organizational structures where alliances and partnerships are changing. The purpose of this article is to shed light on the current and future organizational structures in the logistics industry. Toward that end, traditional supply chain management (SCM), electronic supply chain management (eSCM), and the resulting impact on strategic alliances and partnerships will be explored. Additionally, considering the inherent ability of the eSC to be dynamic and adaptable, the new type of leader that is likely to be most successful in this new structure is discussed.
ISSN:0960-0035
1758-664X
DOI:10.1108/09600030210444935