What does e-supply chain management mean?

Running head: E-SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
E-supply chain management
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Web Application for Supply Chain Traceability.............................................................................3
Implementation of CRM and SRM..................................................................................................4
Management of Cloud Computing in Supply Chain Management.................................................4
Implementation of Cloud Computing in Supply Chain Management.............................................5
Use of RFID Technologies for e-Enabling Logistics Supply Chains..............................................6
Discuss ERP Implementation Service in Supply Chain..................................................................7
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7
References........................................................................................................................................9

Introduction
Integrated supply chain management of internet and innovations is introducing new
developments in corporate product management. In order to obtain the full performance, it calls
electronic supply chain management, Cloud computing application in the supply chain requires
the capacity to develop, procure, collect store, retain and disseminate the expertise of the
organization (Monczka et al. 2015). This article is a literature analysis that addressed problems
relating to advantages and web development limitations in the company's supply chain
implementation. This report aims to discuss the implementation of the SCM and CRM and the
cloud computing management in supply chain. This report used the RFID technologies to enable
the cloud computing in the logistics of the supply chain.
Web Application for Supply Chain Traceability
Integrated supply chain management of internet and innovations is introducing new
developments in corporate product management. The reliability of a traceability scheme relies
on the ability for individually marking each item that is generated and sold in a manner that
allows for consistent monitoring from the primary output to the retail outlet (Alfian et al. 2017).
An effective traceability program must obey some rules which specify which data should be
collected and stored at what point of the supply chain. This can be accomplished by
standardizing the data collection, and typing messages that allow data to be processed and
communicated.
Implementation of CRM and SRM
CRM (Customer Relationship Management) as a method of establishing and sustaining
continuing customer interactions through various customer touch points by differentiated and

personalized consideration to particular consumers based on the possible action to the other
marketing strategies, optimizing the contribution of the every customer to the business’s entire
productivity (Kooli, Mansour and Cornwell 2016). Effective execution of CRM initiatives relies
on the efficient cross-functional integration of systems, assets, operations and marketing
capabilities which allows the technology, information and application.
SRM’s goal is to schedule, map, organize, streamline and make financial, tactical, and
strategic processes within an organization and its suppliers more successful. This indicates that
an SRM application requires transition, which must be addressed while preparing the SRM
process. SRM needs a clear strategy and a specified collection of behaviors which promote trust
over time. Successful SRM involves not only institutionalizing innovative methods of interacting
with key suppliers, and also aggressively removing current policies and processes that could
hinder cooperation and reduce the possible benefit that can be extracted from key supplier
relationships (Basaez et al. 2014). Around the same time, Supplier Relationship
Management will require mutual changes in manufacturer procedures and policies. Usually, the
SRM office and process of supply chain are responsible for developing the SRM model, which
provides a specific, mutually agreed governance structure for some of the top strategic suppliers.
Management of Cloud Computing in Supply Chain Management
Applications and software focused on the cloud supply chain are revolutionizing the supply
chain management currently, expanding activities from small companies to large organizations.
Cloud supply chain management systems show major availability increases. Many supply chain
approaches had their roots in earlier periods when the market climate was more stable. Proper
management teams may overcome the complexities of consistent demand cycles, and yet based
their supply chain approaches on cost reduction. It did so in turn by developing low-cost

factories at places far from key markets, rationalizing the customer base, rising inventories by
incorporating suppliers into the ecosystem and applying lean concepts to their operations. Cloud-
based systems will link anyone within the supply chain, offering a more competitive solution to
delivering inventories (Cao, Schniederjans and Schniederjan 2017). Cloud storage will allow you
to track distribution networks with the geoanalytics and offer priority to slow-moving shipments.
The organization can also automate jobs, and merge movements more quickly. Organizations are
looking at state-of - the-art methods to maximize their supply chain's expense and operating
efficiency. Cloud computing evolves as a practical tool that can lead to this optimization by
offering Internet-based storage, application, and technological applications for the entire network
of supply chain. The use of cloud-based technology in the supply chain management contributes
to the organizational and financial aspect gains as all the supply chain stakeholders can consider
future risks and drawbacks all at once.
Implementation of Cloud Computing in Supply Chain Management
Cloud computing grows as the significant technology, which contributes as the
technology optimization by providing the cloud infrastructure, software and platform solution for
the overall supply chain through internet. Uses of the cloud based services in the supply chain
management, which leads to the operation and the financial advantages. The less cost of the
infrastructure contrast to the cost of the on-premises infrastructure, flexibility using the
collaboration of the partners using supply chain, supply chain visibility and platform scalability
are the notable aspects (Bhoir and Principal 2014). The word cloud computing encompasses
virtualization, remote storage, networking, and online services. Cloud computing may be
described as the cloud is the type of the distributed and the parallel network consisting of a series
of visualized and integrated computers, which are actively supplied and provided as one or more

than one centralized computing services based on the service-level agreements amongst
the service providers and consumers (Abedi et al. 2014). This covers error tolerance, high
performance, scalability, efficiency, decreased customer overhead, lowered operating costs, on-
demand facilities and the issues related to the supply chain management.
Use of RFID Technologies for e-Enabling Logistics Supply Chains
There are possible advantages and difficulties of implementing RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification) technology as a way of facilitating the procurement and delivery of logistics
systems online. It implements RFID and associated innovations as a mechanism for streamlined
production and delivery operations in an e-enabling manner. In particular, RFID's evolving
position in transforming supply chains for logistics is seen as crucial to aligning activities and
achieving operational efficiencies (Michaelides and Forster 2014). Certain advantages include
increased clarity from effective activity and process management and lower risk evaluation
combined with enhanced quality and accuracy of the results. With the implementation of core
RFID technology and their incorporation into logistics networks and operations, the optimization
of the control and planning functions is improved (Mejjaouli and Babiceanu 2015). Tangible
goods details and information usually collected by RFID devices are quantities of inventories
calculated against place, date and time. Certain types of monitored data can include measurement
of environmental factors, such as the pressure, humidity and temperature making the application
of RFID very interesting to different industries. RFID is commonly used in a number of
industries, from the retail to the banking, specifically in the fields of inventory control and
management such as monitoring and protection.

Discuss ERP Implementation Service in Supply Chain
The ERP for the SCM provides a more effective means of handling production and
delivery through the flow of products, facilities and other tools. ERP approach takes control of
all supply chain components from production processing and storage services to overseeing
logistics and implementation procedures (Srinivasan and Dey 2014). ERP can quickly automate
some administrative functions such as dealing with manufacturers and distributors and keeping
records of the messages. The ERP framework allows bill of material to be produced for each
object. After output begins all documents are produced and modified in real time for computer
and labor costs. For the proper supply chain control, all shipping records are documented in the
ERP program, reducing mistakes due to manual operation. The program will guarantee the
prompt distribution of goods, which can be delivered on the deadline. Upon processing orders an
ERP program designed for supply chain management will instantly build demand. ERP
streamlines the supply chain operations by the formation of efficient job schedules (Ociepa-
Kubicka 2017). Supervisors will then know in the real time which services are being used and
which services are not used, which helps them schedule distribution schedules for the items.
Ideally, production will start when the inventory and the raw materials are complete. ERP
maintains consistent manufacturing practices with replenishment and demand at lean inventory.
Conclusion
The idea of cloud technology can be used successfully in the supply chain management,
primarily promoting cooperation among stakeholders of supply chain through incorporating
supply chain activities. More importantly, cloud forecasting will reduce market inflation as it
travels away from the market of the actual consumer. As addressed in this report, the concept of
cloud technologies can be used effectively in supply chain management, fostering mainly

collaboration between supply chain partners by integrating with the activities of supply chain.
Most specifically, cloud forecasting can diminish price volatility as it moves away from the real
consumer market. Implementation of cloud computing in the management of the supply chain
often raises difficulties. The most popular tend to be insecure data protection, unequal data
collection by rivals, crash down of the network or weak internet access. The lack of flexibility
that characterizes cloud services, which are intended to be used by many users, may lead to
the loss of competitive benefits in key processes such as manufacturing, in particular. This is
why, the cloud providers will strive to minimize cloud drawbacks by either improving the
security of the network or providing their configuration options to their customers to convince
them for buying and implementing the cloud service

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