Title: An information technology implementation framework for the logistics industry in Singapore

Authors: Albert Tan, Duangpun Kritchanchai

Addresses: Institute of Systems Science, National University of Singapore, 25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, 119615 Singapore. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, Mahidol University 25/25 Puthamonthon Sai 4, Salaya, Nakornprathom, 73170 Thailand

Abstract: An industry cluster is a geographically concentrated, self-flourishing ecosystem comprising production systems, shippers, logistics service providers, IT vendors, infrastructure providers, regulatory agencies, research institutions, consultants and other logistics-related organisations that leverage on the interdependencies between them to provide efficient and effective logistics solutions. This article introduces a framework in the deployment of supply chain technologies for the logistics industry. More specifically, the different stages in rolling out an industry project for supply chain management are discussed here based on examples from the logistics industry in Singapore. The generic framework proposed can also be used in other clusters.

Keywords: industry development; supply chain management; SCM; logistics industry; Singapore; clustering; information technology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2006.010382

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2006 Vol.2 No.4, pp.371 - 386

Published online: 18 Jul 2006 *

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