Title: The knowledge transfer typology for the relationships of the supply chain

Authors: Rainer Breite, Kaj U. Koskinen

Addresses: Department of Business Information Management and Logistics, Tampere University of Technology, Korkeakoulunkatu 8, 33720 Tampere, Finland. ' Tampere University of Technology, Pori, Pohjoisranta 11, PO Box 300, FIN-28101 Pori, Finland

Abstract: During the last few years the utilisation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has played a significant role in the management of the complexities of the supply chain. However, due to the complexity of knowledge the management of an efficient and effective supply chain with the help of ICT is not unambiguous. Therefore, in this article we introduce a typology in which supply chain management can be seen as a knowledge intensive function. The typology can be utilised in the estimation of measures needed in the improvement of knowledge transfer in different ontological situations, and moreover, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain management.

Keywords: knowledge transfer; typologies; ICT; information technology; communications technology; knowledge intensive functions; ontological situations; ontology; efficiency; effectiveness; integrated SCM; supply chain management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISM.2010.033979

International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, 2010 Vol.5 No.3, pp.284 - 298

Published online: 05 Jul 2010 *

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