EDI‐induced Redesign of Co‐ordination in Logistics
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
ISSN: 0960-0035
Article publication date: 1 August 1992
Abstract
Argues that, in order to use electronic data interchange (EDI) optimally, the current ways of working need to be redesigned. Here the subject‐matter for redesign is the boundary‐crossing logistical processes in the value‐adding partnerships of two organizations. The business redesigner needs, among other things, an understanding of the basic capabilities of EDI and of the concept of interorganizational co‐ordination. From the analysis of co‐ordination a classification of the information needed by logistical organizations results. Together with three basic co‐ordination mechanisms and a classification of messages, the classification provides a sound basis of understanding for the business redesigner.
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Citation
Sheombar, H.S. (1992), "EDI‐induced Redesign of Co‐ordination in Logistics", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 22 No. 8, pp. 4-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039210022565
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1992, MCB UP Limited