... exchange and coordination activities (Stank et al., 1999 ; Wu et al., 2006). Morteza Ghobakhloo can be contacted at: morteza_ghobakhloo@yahoo.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Manufacturing industries Managers Electronic commerce Information systems Supply...

... makers on the importance of SCI and information technology (IT) infrastructure to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing industry in terms of operational excellence, revenue growth and customer relationship. Originality/value This study adds to the body of knowledge by providing new data...

... manufacturing sector. Design/methodology/approach The in depth case studies were conducted in the steel manufacturing industry in Finland and in the marine defence (shipbuilding) industry in Australia. Findings The findings indicate that doubts about the security of shared information, missing mutual...