A Composite Method to Compare Countries to Ascertain Supply Chain Success: Case of USA and India

Mark Gershon and Jagadeesh Rajashekharaiah
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Mark Gershon: Temple University, USA
Jagadeesh Rajashekharaiah: SDM Institute for Management Development, India

International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (IJISSCM), 2010, vol. 3, issue 3, 66-79

Abstract: Supply chains are assessed for the contribution they make in improving business processes. Assessment also looks at the return on investment and improves the overall functioning of the entire chain. However, supply chains extend beyond geographical borders and span a wide variety of activities; therefore, a systematic examination of factors required for success of supply chains is essential. This paper proposes a composite method by which supply chains could be assessed at multiple levels to enable a comprehensive comparison. The objective is to first compare at a global level and then narrow down to the firms’ level. Although over time a number of measures have been developed to evaluate supply chain performance, this paper provides a methodology involving well-known techniques to assess the supply chain success based on objective considerations. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate how global players can select the partnering countries to reap maximum benefits. Finally, a comprehensive model is provided involving three approaches that look at the issue of comparison from different perspectives and are debated with respect to India and the United States.

Date: 2010
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