The Role and Importance of Information Technology in the Supply Chain Management

Authors

  • A. Hughes Center for Economic Policy Research, London, United Kingdom
  • M. Balasescu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • S. Balasescu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

supply chain, information technology, macro-processes of supply chain, internal management, software

Abstract

Information is crucial for the performance of a supply chain because it offers the basis on which the managers from the supply chain field can take decisions. Information technology consists of the tools used for obtaining the information that can lead to a higher performance of the supply chain. This study shows the importance of information, its usage, and the technologies which allow the managers of the supply chain to use the information for taking the best decisions. This paperwork is based on the most recent studies and research in the logistics field.

Author Biographies

M. Balasescu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Marketing, Tourism, Services and International Transactions

S. Balasescu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Marketing, Tourism, Services and International Transactions

Published

2008-12-19

Issue

Vol. 1(50)(2008)

Section

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

License

Copyright (c) 2008 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov. Series V: Economic Sciences

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