Technology and Supply Chain Management

This week, you have read about supply chain management and how all the elements in the system are interconnected. Decisions made along each portion of the chain impact the other parts, both upstream and downstream. Because of this, supply chains need to be managed as integrated systems. Reflect for a moment on how supply chain management is a strategic function of an organization.

By Day 3

Post a 250- to 300-word statement that addresses the following:

• How has rapidly changing technology impacted supply chain management?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of implementing the latest technology in supply chain management? Explain why.