Supply Chain Analysis and E-Business

Abstract

Conclusion The area of quantitative supply chain analysis is undergoing profound changes due to the fast emergence of E-Business practices in the industry. This hand- book is an attempt to gauge the broader impact of E-Business on supply chain research. We hope that this is not the end but the beginning of an era where new ideas and innovation opportunities brought by E-Business provide the cat- alyst for next generation development of supply chain strategies. We believe that the body of fundamental research summarized in this handbook will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this development.