The electronic supply chain: Its impact on the current and future structure of strategic alliances, partnerships and logistics leadership
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
ISSN: 0960-0035
Article publication date: 1 October 2002
Abstract
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.
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Citation
Williams, L.R., Esper, T.L. and Ozment, J. (2002), "The electronic supply chain: Its impact on the current and future structure of strategic alliances, partnerships and logistics leadership", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 32 No. 8, pp. 703-719. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030210444935
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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