An inter-organizational information system for supply chain management

The deployment of the emerging concepts of information technology, strategi c alliances, and business process re-engineering within the intra/inter-org anizational context have become a popular prescription in enhancing supply chain management. This payer reviews the theoretical foundations for the st udy of inter-organizational relationships within a supply chain management context, and analyzes the contingencies of deploying inter-organizational i nformation systems (IOIS). A framework is proposed which deploys IOIS from an IOIS provider's perspective. The framework is discussed from the viewpoi nt of using a strategic information system within the context of the China to Hong Kong to importing country supply chain. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B .V. All rights reserved.