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Real time business intelligence in supply chain analytics

B.S. Sahay (Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, India)
Jayanthi Ranjan (Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, India)

Information Management & Computer Security

ISSN: 0968-5227

Article publication date: 21 March 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

Rapid innovation and globalization have generated tremendous opportunities and choices in the marketplace for firms and customers. Competitive pressures have led to sourcing and manufacturing on a global scale resulting in a significant increase in products. The paper tries to identify the need for real time business intelligence (BI) in supply chain analytics.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides argument and analysis of the advantages and hurdles in BI.

Findings

The paper focuses on the necessity to revisit the traditional BI concept that integrates and consolidates information in an organization in order to support firms that are service oriented and seeking customer loyalty and retention. Enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain analytics using a BI approach is a critical component in a company's ability to achieve its competitive advantage.

Originality/value

This paper furthers understanding of the issues surrounding the use of BI systems in supply chains.

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Citation

Sahay, B.S. and Ranjan, J. (2008), "Real time business intelligence in supply chain analytics", Information Management & Computer Security, Vol. 16 No. 1, pp. 28-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/09685220810862733

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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