University of Twente Student Theses
Supply chain transparency : An Analysis of the Motivations, Advantages and Disadvantages from an Innovation / Inventory Management Perspective
Jansen, J.G.H. (2023) Supply chain transparency : An Analysis of the Motivations, Advantages and Disadvantages from an Innovation / Inventory Management Perspective.
|
PDF
511kB |
| Abstract: | This thesis investigates the main motivations, advantages, and disadvantages that come along with the implementation of transparency in the supply chain through semi-structured, qualitative interviews with experienced professionals working at various positions within the supply chain. The study aims to highlight the nature of transparency and its consequences on supply chain management practices. By interviewing experienced people working in the supply chain, the research explores and highlights the advantages that come with transparency, such as more fluent processes, automation, and shared innovation projects. Additionally, this thesis explores and highlights the potential disadvantages of the implementation of transparency as well, such as resistance to change, failing projects and costs that come along with up-to-date stock management. Based on an analysis of these interviews, it can be stated that there are more advantages than disadvantages that come along with the implementation of transparent initiatives in supply chain management practices. Three main stakeholders can be identified from this research. Information systems, which are an increasingly important moderator to implement transparency more easily. Mutual trust with buyers and suppliers first as an incentive, but after a while as a moderator of transparency initiatives as well. The main incentive of the implementation of transparency initiatives is an increase in efficiency, which saves resources and costs. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 85 business administration, organizational science |
| Programme: | International Business Administration BSc (50952) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/95488 |
| Export this item as: | BibTeX EndNote HTML Citation Reference Manager |
Show download statistics for this publication
Show download statistics for this publicationRepository Staff Only: item control page