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The entrepreneurship reality in the field of supply chain management systems: the Hellenic market paradigm

Authors :
Protogeros, Nicolaos
Tahinakis, Panayiotis
Mylonakis, John
Gagalis, Dimitrios
Source :
International Journal of Technology Marketing. Dec 4, 2006, Vol. 2 Issue 1, 19
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Byline: Nicolaos Protogeros, Panayiotis Tahinakis, John Mylonakis, Dimitrios Gagalis Supply chain management constitutes a relatively new and promising field of management science, affecting greatly the efficiency of Greek enterprises. The objective of this research is to detect the range of SCM applications in Greece; the trends and views of Greek enterprises in relation to efficiency, difficulties, costs, benefits and necessity, as these were generated from the implementation of one or more SMC applications. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has now proven to be an indispensable backbone for most Greek enterprises. Enterprises on the whole have stated that they have proceeded to a combination of ERP and Best of Bread systems. However, despite the valuable benefits featuring the selection of Application Service Providers - ASP (leasing of SCM applications), it has been found that this solution has not matured yet in the consciousness of Greek companies. The great majority considers it either unattractive or slightly attractive.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1741878X
Volume :
2
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
International Journal of Technology Marketing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.155832230