Ebook: E-supply Chain

The Electronic Supply Chain (e-supply chain) refers to the utilization of electronic, information-based technologies – specifically the Internet – to integrate and coordinate traditionally dispersed buyers and suppliers, and to better manage both upstream and downstream product and service-related channels. E-supply chain has increasingly become a focal interest to businesses and supply chain managers since significant improvements in this technology-enabled integration now make the comprehensive management of supply chains a reality. The purpose of this e-book on e-supply chain is to develop a broad understanding of the issues pertaining to the use of these emerging information technologies and their impact on supply chain management. Previously published in: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Volume: 10, Number 2, 2005