Integration of Technology

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Technology has changed the way we conduct business on a daily basis. A number of organizations have opted for integrating systems and sharing information with their counterparts.

 

Respond to the following:

 

  • As a manager, if you have to design an IT system for supply chain purposes using a cross-functional team, who would you include on your team and why?
  • Explain some of the trade-offs you would consider when designing/acquiring the system. Be specific and support your reasoning with examples.

 

After your initial post, discuss the following:

 

  • What trade-offs are involved in (a) sharing information with other organizations in a supply chain and (b) the acquisition of information-processing technology?
  • Who needs to be involved in decisions as they pertain to technology acquisition for supply chain management?
  • Name three different ways that technology has improved the ability to manage supply chains.
  • Explain why integrated technology has improved the ability to manage supply chains.

 

Write your initial response in 200 to 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.