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Information Sharing And Strategic Signaling In Supply Chains, Robert J. Kauffman, Hamid Mohtadi
Information Sharing And Strategic Signaling In Supply Chains, Robert J. Kauffman, Hamid Mohtadi
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Information sharing in procurement occurs in rich and varied industry contexts in which managerial decisions are made and organizational strategy is formulated. We explore how information sharing ought to work in procurement contexts that involve investments in inter-organizational information systems (IOS) and collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) practices. How and under what circumstances does a firm that plays the role of a supply chain buyer decide to share information on key variables, such as point-of-sale consumer demand data with its supplier, up the supply chain? This is a key issue that crosses the boundary between supply chain management and …
House Of Cards, M. Thulasidas
House Of Cards, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
We are in dire straits - no doubt about it. Our banks and financial edifices are collapsing. Those left standing also look shaky. The financial industry as a whole is battling to survive. And, as its frontline warriors, we will bear the brunt of the blood- bath sure to ensue any minute now. A good opportunity to play solitaire?
Chaos And Uncertainty, M. Thulasidas
Chaos And Uncertainty, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
The end of 2008 in the finance industry can be summarized in two words – chaos and uncertainty. The subprime crisis, where everybody lost; the dizzying commodity price movements; the pink slip syndrome; the spectacular bank busts; and the gargantuan bail-outs all vouch for it.