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What is Supply Chain Segmentation

Chapter 4
Technology Optimization and Change Management for Successful Digital Supply Chains
Is managing profitably different virtual end-to-end supply chains defined by a combination of channel/customer requirements, product characteristics, business value considerations, and differentiated supply response strategies.
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Transformation Framework for Supply Chain Segmentation in Digital Business
Ehap Sabri (KPMG LLP, USA & University of Texas at Dallas, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 31
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7700-3.ch004
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to explore the factors that influence digital supply chain segmentation and provide a best practice transformation approach to ensure a successful journey. The initial research is based on a review of supply chain segmentation literature and the application of relevant transformation steps to specific case studies, comprising of companies from different industries. Digital supply chain segmentation strategy presents huge opportunities that are being tapped by very few companies who achieved significant benefits and gained competitive advantage. The chapter provides a practical and proven digital supply chain segmentation framework for companies who are about to take the segmentation transformation journey.
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