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Systems Dynamics Modeling For Collaboration And Information Sharing On Supply Chain Performance And Value Creation, Frank Lin, Conrad Shayo

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Collaborations among various parties of the supply chain system are becoming more important in improving performance and creating value. Information sharing plays a vital role in supply chain management. This study proposes a general model for identifying interrelationships among information sharing, collaboration and supply chain performance. Then a systems dynamics approach is used to examine how information sharing and collaboration influence supply chain performance and value creation.