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e-SCM

Electronic Supply chain Management

Anju Varghese
What is e-SCM
The effective utilizations of Internet and
business process that help in delivering
goods, services and information from the
supplier to the customer in an organised and
efficient way
Process
Components/ Features of e-scm
Manufacturer, logistics companies, distributors, suppliers,
retailers and customers( entities)
Inventory and stock management, shipping management.
Search and Advanced Reports.
Location tracer, site administrator.
Online tracking.
Decision support tools.
Transit time and shipping cost calculator.
Optimum load calculator.
Accounts and finance management.
Advantages
Improved supply chain network.
Minimised Delays.
Reduced costs and paperwork.
Accuracy of data and efficiency.
Tightly Integrated.
Reduces inventory.
Competitive advantage.
Reduces cycle time
Disadvantages
High initial Investment.
Become over reliant on technology.
Differentiation Strategy easily copied.
Requires much of experience and skills for

realising full benefits


Importance in e-business
Reduction of Intermediaries.
Shortening the whole response time in e-

business.
Greater choices and more Information for

customers.
Prompt Information sharing between scm

entities lead to success of e-business


e-scm Software Vendors
3PL warehouse manager
Freight view
Halo
Megaventory
Cin7

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