Development and evaluation of information exchange mechanisms for a 4-echelon supply chain

The objective of this research is to provide valuable insights as well as assist in the selection of an appropriate information exchange mechanism for a particular supply chain. In addition, this research will evaluate hybrid information exchange mechanisms which are possible solutions to achieve hi...

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Main Author: Ng, Woon Kian.
Other Authors: Piplani, Rajesh
Format: Thesis
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/6219
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Summary:The objective of this research is to provide valuable insights as well as assist in the selection of an appropriate information exchange mechanism for a particular supply chain. In addition, this research will evaluate hybrid information exchange mechanisms which are possible solutions to achieve higher level of service and simultaneously reduce the level of inventory held by the supply chain.