Chapter 4, Problem 1DQ

Summary Introduction

To explain: The different types of integration that supply management should become actively involved in.

Purchasing and supply chain management:

It focuses on the central facets of the supply and value chain. It includes the methods with which the organizations are able to acquire the materials and service required to deliver the products/services to the customers.

Explanation of Solution

Different types of integration that supply management should become actively involved in:

Data information integration:

It is responsible for the profitability of the supply chain. Information sharing across various partners in the supply chain is carried out in this integration. It provides seamless connectivity across the customers, co-workers, and the members of the supply chain.

Enterprise integration:

It is the integration in the supply chain which requires the maximum effort and planning. The planning will be dynamic in nature. It changes according to the needs of the customers and other members of the supply chain. It requires the most perfect alignment to achieve maximum profitability.

Technological application integration:

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) provides the integration of applications. The supply chain activities are integrated with the goals of the organization. It provides the platform for the business functions to access a common database to retrieve information.

These are the different types of integration, supply management should be actively involved in.