Ebook: Information Technology in Supplier Networks: A Theoretical Approach to Decisions about Information Technology and Supplier Relationships

Under what conditions does the use of modern information technology in procurement relationships lead to more dynamics, e.g. in the form of using (electronic) marketplaces; under what conditions are long-term partnerships predominant? This book analyzes the impact of advances in information technology on procurement decisions in organizations. On the methodological basis of transaction cost theory and search theory a formal model is developed to represent decisions on supplier selection and the use of information technology. General statements are made in respect of the effect of progress in information technology on the expected duration of supplier contracts and the frequency of supplier changes.

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Under what conditions does the use of modern information technology in procurement relationships lead to more dynamics, e.g. in the form of using (electronic) marketplaces; under what conditions are long-term partnerships predominant? This book analyzes the impact of advances in information technology on procurement decisions in organizations. On the methodological basis of transaction cost theory and search theory a formal model is developed to represent decisions on supplier selection and the use of information technology. General statements are made in respect of the effect of progress in information technology on the expected duration of supplier contracts and the frequency of supplier changes.

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Under what conditions does the use of modern information technology in procurement relationships lead to more dynamics, e.g. in the form of using (electronic) marketplaces; under what conditions are long-term partnerships predominant? This book analyzes the impact of advances in information technology on procurement decisions in organizations. On the methodological basis of transaction cost theory and search theory a formal model is developed to represent decisions on supplier selection and the use of information technology. General statements are made in respect of the effect of progress in information technology on the expected duration of supplier contracts and the frequency of supplier changes.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XIV
Introduction....Pages 1-8
Supplier Relationships....Pages 9-58
Information Technology....Pages 59-149
Decisions about Supplier Relationships and Information Technology....Pages 150-231
Conclusion....Pages 232-243
References....Pages 244-256
Appendices....Pages 257-260
Back Matter....Pages 261-272

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Under what conditions does the use of modern information technology in procurement relationships lead to more dynamics, e.g. in the form of using (electronic) marketplaces; under what conditions are long-term partnerships predominant? This book analyzes the impact of advances in information technology on procurement decisions in organizations. On the methodological basis of transaction cost theory and search theory a formal model is developed to represent decisions on supplier selection and the use of information technology. General statements are made in respect of the effect of progress in information technology on the expected duration of supplier contracts and the frequency of supplier changes.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XIV
Introduction....Pages 1-8
Supplier Relationships....Pages 9-58
Information Technology....Pages 59-149
Decisions about Supplier Relationships and Information Technology....Pages 150-231
Conclusion....Pages 232-243
References....Pages 244-256
Appendices....Pages 257-260
Back Matter....Pages 261-272
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