Current Status and Future Direction of the Use of Information Systems for Logistics and Supply Chain Management in China

摘要

This paper aims to investigate the current status and future direction of the use of information systems for logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) in China. The objectives are two fold: (1) to identify major challenges and developments on the use of information systems for LSCM by enterprises,and (2) to reveal the actual need of enterprises in East Coast Of China on effective use of information systems for LSCM. Mixed methodology of literature review and questionnaire survey is adopted in this research. Data collected from 100 enterprises are analysed using descriptive analysis in SPSS. The findings suggest that enterprises in China, face challenges. Their use of information systems explains their heavy focus on supply chain partnership and weakness in demand chain partnership. Major findings suggest that companies and local governments alike in that region do not seem to be ready for playing a significant and demanding role in global supply chains. Current deficiencies, including limited abilities in building valuable forward relations, weak strategic planning and organisation, and infrastructural problems, are major obstacles for fast development in LSCM.