Inventi Impact: Supply Chain & Logistics

Inventi:msc/20974/16

The Prospects of Cloud Computing in Supply Chain Management (A Theoretical Perspective)

Today�s world organizations are searching for ways to minimize the cost and maximize the\nefficiency of each cycle of their supply chain, such as procurement, manufacturing, and\ndistribution, particularly for those that handle multiple supply chains. Cloud computing\ntechnology emerges as an effective tool that, according to some researches, contributes to\nfirms� effectiveness and competiveness by providing the right infrastructure and business\nsolutions for the entire supply chain via the Internet.\nThis study aims to shed more light on the prospects of cloud computing in supply chain\nmanagement. More specifically, with focus on cloud computing�s suitability and benefits by\noffering a thorough review and analysis to previous and current research, including all types\nof published materials that lead to an adequate answer for the main research problem, as\nfollows:\nWhat are the prospects and benefits of cloud computing technology in the supply chain of\nbusiness organizations?\nThis research method relies solely on secondary data, such as research papers, reference\nmaterials, conference proceedings, and all types of reliable data that serve the purpose of this\npaper.\nThe major conclusion of this study is that; Organizations that work in a more turbulent\nenvironment are the ones that feel the effect of the cloud computing technology on their\nsupply chain performance compared to those that work in a more stable business environment.\nTherefore, the degree of importance of cloud computing adoption varies from one sector to\nanother, therefore, cloud computing�if adopted properly�can improve the supply chain\nperformance in terms of cost, quality, speed, and flexibility.