The role of supply chain management in Irish enterprise strategy development: a three-dimensional approach

Ciaran Finn, Edward Sweeney

Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference outputConference publication

Abstract

The Irish economy has grown strongly in recent years. This, combined with other factors in the international trading environment, has sharpened the focus on the need for innovative strategies at a national level which can contribute positively from an enterprise strategy development perspective. As traditional manufacturing activity has migrated to lower labour cost economies questions have been raised concerning the role of supply chain management (SCM) in the evolving Irish business environment. This paper describes some of the main drivers in terms of both SCM and the changing economic and business environment. It goes on to propose a three-dimensional approach to understanding the potential role of SCM in the new scenario. This in turn informs the logistics and SCM research agenda from a national policy point of view.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnhancing competitive advantage through supply chain innovation
Subtitle of host publicationproceedings of the 9th annual conference of the Logistics Research Network
EditorsEdward Sweeney, John Mee, Brian Fynes, Pietro Evangelista, Bernd Huber
Pages183-187
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Event9th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 8 Sept 200410 Sept 2004

Conference

Conference9th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network
Abbreviated titleLRN 2004
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period8/09/0410/09/04

Keywords

  • enterprise strategy
  • virtual supply chains
  • integration

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