SCM Case Analysis: Information Technology

Conduct a case study analysis on the information management system (IMS) of a company you choose and write a 5-6 page white paper for the executive management team to show the importance of continuing to invest in the company's supply chain IMS. Introduction: Meeting customer demands and high efficiencies are the goals of the majority of supply chains, and companies strive to develop sustainable long-term supply chain solutions. You will show the importance of continuing to invest in the company’s supply chain information management system (IMS) in this assessment. Overview: you will write a white paper to be presented to the executive management team to show the importance of continuing to invest in the company’s supply chain information management system. Instructions: Using AMAZON, conduct your research and write about the selected company's information management system (IMS). Include the following: *Analyze the company's information management system and relate the IMS to the company's business objectives. *Analyze how technology is used for managing the company’s transportation and warehousing network using relevant examples. *Analyze how the company's IMS provides a competitive advantage over competition and summarize the unique features which create customer satisfaction. *Analyze how the IMS helps coordinate between supply chain partners and provide an example of how the coordination leads to exceptional service. *Analyze how an IMS helps monitor orders and inventory levels and satisfy customers using relevant real world examples. *Analyze why managing information is equally or more important to the company than moving products by relating the impact of information management to productivity, efficiency, and profitability.