...Fujun Lai; Xiande Zhao; Qiang Wang Purpose This paper seeks to examine the impact of information technology (IT) on the competitive advantages of third‐party logistics (3PL) firms in China. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire‐based mail survey was conducted in mainland China. Spline...

...Craig Standing; Andrew Guilfoyle; Chad Lin; Peter E.D. Love Purpose The purpose of this research is to determine how project managers attribute information technology (IT) project success and failure. Design/methodology/approach IT personnel from large Australian organisations completed...

...Petter Gottschalk Purpose This paper proposes a value configuration approach for managing information technology in enterprises. Design/methodology/approach This conceptual research paper is concerned with industrial management and data systems from the perspective of value configurations...

...Hui‐Ming Kuo; Sheue‐Ling Hwang; Eric Min‐Yang Wang The purpose of this paper is to find a better B2C environment through collecting what information and supporting interfaces are provided on current B2C web sites. We build a checklist based on the framework of B2C consumer behavior model and used...

...Amy Z. Zeng; Bhavik K. Pathak While supply chain integration is measured at three levels: information, resources and organization, the emphasis of the paper is placed on how information integration can be achieved through B2B e‐hubs. After reviewing the concept of supply chain integration...

... systems. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Information Internet Database management systems Publishing All Web sites display and/or process content in order to convey information to their audiences. In parallel with the growth of the Internet, content volumes have grown rapidly. In 1992...

...David Leakey Three main classes of data communications are discussed: (1) short routine messages which are sent in high volumes, although brief, usually convey vital information required in the day to day operation of modern industry; (2) longer, more interactive data exchanges, might include...

...Christian E. Meglio; Brian H. Kleiner Information is a valuable component to life and one that cannot be avoided. The ability to manage the constant flow of information received every day can enhance life itself. This article is taken from a report which identifies key areas which must be practised...

...David Benn A survey recently carried out into security problems reported that all the senior management questioned were concerned at the scale of losses suffered by companies. Disloyalty can range from the private use of office equipment to the disclosure of vital business information...

...Steven Levy; Patrick McInturff To generate effective long‐term solutions to contemporary management problems, information from a multitude of disciplines, not just economics, must be employed. The difficulties of integrating these different kinds of information is discussed. A six‐step model...

...Paul Chapman A growing number of leading management consultants are highlighting from their work the link between investments in information technology and successful business performance. Whilst many senior executives have taken this message to heart and have invested heavily...

...Stuart Hannabuss Information plays a crucial role in planning and decision making in organisations. Information‐rich managers build up information networks actively and demonstrate an open‐minded willingness to expose themselves to, and trade, information with others. They harness ideas...

...Robert Reck Information technology has transformed society and business managements need to identify trends in order to take advantage of the change. Social trends comprise: customisation, decentralisation, self‐help, communication, participation and information overload. Implications of Transition...