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This paper examines the use of information to facilitate supply chain management by Chinese companies. It examines the barriers and drivers of information technology in both the upstream and downstream supply chains. It also examines the types of applications that are being used by Chinese companies to help them manage their supply chains.
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Doyle, L., Wang, J. (2011). The Use of Information Technology for Supply Chain Management by Chinese Companies. In: D'Atri, A., Ferrara, M., George, J., Spagnoletti, P. (eds) Information Technology and Innovation Trends in Organizations. Physica-Verlag HD. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7908-2632-6_55
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