MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation: Recent submissions

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    • A Portfolio Approach for Purchasing Systems: Impact of Switching Point 

      Hilmola, Olli-Pekka; Ma, Hongze; Datta, Shoumen (2008-08-01)
      In operations management different ordering policies, such as, economic order quantity, lot for lot and periodic ordering, are used in various combinations without deeper considerations for the likely consequences on cash ...

    • Decision Support and Systems Interoperability in Global Business Management 

      Datta, Shoumen; Lyu, JrJung; Ping-Shun, Chen (International Journal of Electronic Business Management, 2007)
      Globalization of business and volatility of financial markets has catapulted ‘cycle-time’ as a key indicator of operational efficiency in business processes. Systems automation holds the promise to augment the ability of ...

    • Elusive Quest for Interoperability 

      Datta, Shoumen (World Customs Organization (WCO-OMD), Brussels, Belgium, 2006)
      Interoperability between systems and adequate operational transparency may help stem some of the frustration of businesses dealing with customs. On the other hand, customs must remain vigilant to ensure security through ...