Information Sharing: At the Heart of SCM!

Author(s):

Kulchitsky, Jack D.
Jack D. Kulchitsky, Academic Director, Alberta/Haskayne Executive MBA Program, 403/220-3358; jack.kulchitsky@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Larson, Paul D.
Paul D. Larson, Director University of Manitoba Transport Institute, 204/474-6054; larson@cc.umanitoba.ca

92nd Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2007 - Las Vegas, NV

Abstract

Information sharing is critical for effective supply chain management. Electronic media, systems, and buyer/supplier relationships facilitate information sharing. In turn, information sharing nudges relationships even closer, and yields improved performance.