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MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
TERM PAPER
SUBJECT NAME: E-PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT CODE: LOG 5652
PROGRAMME: MSc (PSCM)
NAME: JUMA, JUMA R
REG NO: MSc/PSCM/MZC/004/T.12
STUDT TITLE: Critically asses the application of e-supply chain management in Tanzania
Abstract
Electronic business is the process which uses Internet technology to simplify certain company processes, improve productivity and increase efficiency. It allows companies to easily communicate with their suppliers, buyers and customers, to integrate ‘‘back-office’’ systems with those used for transactions, to accurately transmit information and to carry out data analysis in order to increase their competitiveness. The aim of this work is to define the application of e-SCM in Tanzania environment. Particular attention is given to procurement and fulfilment in order to compare the companies studied and measure their efficiency. Fulfilment means controlling and managing transactions, warehouses, transportations and reverse logistics. This analysis is followed by case studies of two large Italian companies in the field of motorcycles. The market strategy they use and the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in their procurement and distribution processes is analyzed. This comparison provides useful information regarding the way in which Internet can be used by two companies which operate in the same market.
Keywords: Supply Chain, Supply chain management, E-logistics, Electronic Supply Chain,
E-commerce.
1.0. INTRODUCTION
Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) advances since the end of the 20th Century have led to multiple convergences of content, computing, telecommunications and broadcasting. They have brought about changes in other areas, particularly in knowledge management and human resources development. Increasing
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
TERM PAPER
SUBJECT NAME: E-PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT CODE: LOG 5652
PROGRAMME: MSc (PSCM)
NAME: JUMA, JUMA R
REG NO: MSc/PSCM/MZC/004/T.12
STUDT TITLE: Critically asses the application of e-supply chain management in Tanzania
Abstract
Electronic business is the process which uses Internet technology to simplify certain company processes, improve productivity and increase efficiency. It allows companies to easily communicate with their suppliers, buyers and customers, to integrate ‘‘back-office’’ systems with those used for transactions, to accurately transmit information and to carry out data analysis in order to increase their competitiveness. The aim of this work is to define the application of e-SCM in Tanzania environment. Particular attention is given to procurement and fulfilment in order to compare the companies studied and measure their efficiency. Fulfilment means controlling and managing transactions, warehouses, transportations and reverse logistics. This analysis is followed by case studies of two large Italian companies in the field of motorcycles. The market strategy they use and the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in their procurement and distribution processes is analyzed. This comparison provides useful information regarding the way in which Internet can be used by two companies which operate in the same market.
Keywords: Supply Chain, Supply chain management, E-logistics, Electronic Supply Chain,
E-commerce.
1.0. INTRODUCTION
Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) advances since the end of the 20th Century have led to multiple convergences of content, computing, telecommunications and broadcasting. They have brought about changes in other areas, particularly in knowledge management and human resources development. Increasing
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