Enterprise logistics in the information era

Article Abstract:

The emergence of the extended enterprise, a group of strategically aligned companies focused on new market opportunities, signals a fundamental change in the nature of competition, a rethinking of traditional supply chain relationships, and a new role for logistics. Because of its ability to span the multiple functions and boundaries of the organization, logistics is poised to become a critical core rather than support function, coordinating and integrating supply chain activities that create both corporate and customer value. This article describes an information-rich logistical environment for the extended enterprise in which transportation and manufacturing activities are fully integrated into a new product delivery process. This process is organized around economies of conjunction in much the same way that mass production is organized around economies of scale. Economies of conjunction derive from the way enterprise members share information and transact their business. Deep information exchange among enterprise members presents opportunities to build knowledge-based logistical tools that create innovative sources of competitive advantage. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Models, Analysis, Distribution of goods, Distribution (Commerce), Business communication

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Organizational culture and advanced manufacturing technology implementation

Article Abstract:

The relationship between organizational culture and outcomes associated with the implementation of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) is investigated using data gathered from a sample of 92 manufacturing facilities. AMT benefits, managers' views of organizational culture, and implementation results such as operational benefits and competitive success are measured using multiple item scales. Results indicate that cultural characteristics have a significant influence on AMT implementation outcomes.

Production Management, Factories, Corporate culture, Industrial management

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Enterprise logistics and supply chain structure: The role of fit

Article Abstract:

The concept of enterprise logistics is explored.

Operations Research, Methods, Management

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