Using Technology to Transform the Value Chain

Fred Kuglin

ISBN 10: 1420047590 / ISBN 13: 9781420047592

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Dez 2008, 2008

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Neuware - Technology alone does nothing for global companies. When applied to business processes in an effective way, new technologies can produce breakthrough changes in how companies conduct business. Using Technology to Transform the Value Chain demonstrates the need for using these emerging technologies in business to maintain competitiveness. This book illustrates how connectivity can enable a firm to make informed business choices and create new revenue streams while managing and maximizing connectivity. This text also presents case studies from a variety of industries to show how new technologies can be deployed in different business environments in order to enhance productivity and performance.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Technology to Transform the Value Chain
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dez 2008
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420047590
• ISBN 13: 9781420047592
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 242W x 155H x 12D millimeters 242 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 12 millimeters depth
• Weight: 348 grams

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Synopsis

Since the end of the tech bubble and 9/11, the number of breakthrough technologies supporting value chain management has increased significantly, especially those involving sensors and wireless. When these trends are combined with the monumental shift in global economies, the result is a new set of disciplines for global business leaders.

Demonstrates How Connectivity Streamlines Company Processes

This authoritative volume illustrates how companies, through the implementation of web-based and secure tracking technologies such as RFID and wireless sensors, can:

• Reduce costs
• Increase sales through connectivity to customers and markets
• Enable greater use of fixed assets
• Accelerate working capital turns
• Enable acquisitions

Examines Impact of Tracking Technology on Global Shipping, Pharmaceutical, and Agribusiness Industries

Using Technology to Transform the Value Chain provides specific reviews of existing technologies and supply chain activities and places special emphasis on the needed architecture for the accelerating extended supply chain. In addition to evaluating the costs and benefits of satellite communications, it also takes an in-depth look at how technology is transforming agribusiness by allowing for more efficient tracking of all livestock. The steps outlined in this seminal work help companies secure their competitive edge and produce groundbreaking change in the way the conduct business.

About the Author

Fred Kuglin, Ray Hood