E-Supply Chains Managing e-Supply Chains e-supply chain management (e-SCM) The collaborative use of technology to improve the operations of supply chain activities as well as the management of supply chains The success of an e-supply chain depends on The ability of all supply chain partners to view partner collaboration as a strategic asset Information visibility along the entire supply chain Speed, cost, quality, and customer service Integrating the supply chain more tightly Electronic Commerc Prentice Hall 2006Electronic Commerce Prentice Hall © 2006 7 E-Supply Chains • Managing e-Supply Chains e-supply chain management (e-SCM) The collaborative use of technology to improve the operations of supply chain activities as well as the management of supply chains – The success of an e-supply chain depends on: • The ability of all supply chain partners to view partner collaboration as a strategic asset • Information visibility along the entire supply chain • Speed, cost, quality, and customer service • Integrating the supply chain more tightly