E–SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (2/2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Recognize the key issues in creating value in supply chains using ICT tools; Discuss the changing business environment due to information technology advancements; Analyze the business models and strategies of e-business towards value chains; Assess risk and security problems in virtual value chains and the methods available to minimize the risk; Justify improvements to the design and implementation of an e-SCM strategy for an organization; Judge the use, abuse, and failure of electronic marketing generating competitive advantage.

Topics:

1. E-Commerce Standards;
2. Dynamic Transshipment;
3. Electronic Commerce for Supply Chain Management and Automated-Process Systems;
4. Managing Modern E-Services;
5. Service Value Networks;
6. EDI;
7. Cost/Benefit Analysis, Online Transactions, and Security Issues;
8. MRO Production Part and Service Buying with E-Commerce;
9. International Business and Legal Issues: ERP Systems;
10. Buyer/Supplier Interfaces;
11. Information Feedback Approach;
12. Overview of E-Business Concepts;
13. Overview of Supply Chain Concepts;
14. Applications of E-Supply Chain;
15. Past and Current Situation of E-Supply Chain;
16. Future Situation of E-Supply Chain;
17. ERP and E-Supply Chain.