Framework for Information Technology Architecture in Supply Chain Management

1. Information Technology
Architecture in
Supply Chain Management

2. Developing A Framework for IT in SCM
Definitions:
• Information sharing means distributing useful information for
systems, people or organizational units.
• SCM is defined as the integration of key business processes from end
user through original suppliers that provides products, services, and
information and hence add value for customers and other
stakeholders

3. Types of Shared Information in SC
1. Inventory Information
2. Sales Data
3. Sales Forecasting
4. Order Information
5. Product Ability Information
6. Exploitation Information of New Products
7. Other Information

5. Barriers to Information Sharing in SC
• Confidentiality of the information shared
• Incentive Issues
• Reliability and Cost of information technology
• Anti-trust regulations
• The timeless accuracy of the shared information
• Development of capabilities that allow companies to utilize the
shared information in an effective way
• ……….