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How Emerging Technologies are Impacting Supply Chain Management in Mozambique – a Case Study on Lalgy Transportes
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A Gestão de Cadeia de Abastecimento, como outras unidades de negócio, é suscetível à inovação para criar um melhor serviço de entrega para os clientes. Uma gestão eficaz da cadeia de abastecimento garante a existência de sistemas adequados para responder às exigências do mercado. As tecnologias emergentes têm impactado no mundo dos negócios em geral, bem como na gestão da cadeia de suprimentos. Esta dissertação tem como objetivo identificar como estas tecnologias impactam a cadeia de abastecimento em Países menos desenvolvidos. Com este objetivo, foi realizado um estudo de caso numa das maiores empresas de Moçambique. Identificámos as tecnologias utilizadas por esta empresa e o seu impacto na sua organização e desempenho. Este estudo também demonstra os benefícios e a necessidade de desenvolvimento tecnológico adequado na gestão da cadeia de suprimentos para as empresas locais.
Supply Chain Management, like other business units, is susceptible to innovation to create a better delivery service for the clients. Effective supply chain management ensures that there are proper systems in place to answer market requirements. Emerging technologies have impacted on the business world in general, as well as on supply chain management. This dissertation aims to identify how these technologies impact the supply chain on Least Developed Countries. With this objective, a case study was conducted on one of the largest firms in Mozambique. We identified the technologies used by this company and their impact on its organization and performance. This study also demonstrates the benefits and the need for proper technological development in supply chain management for local companies.
Supply Chain Management, like other business units, is susceptible to innovation to create a better delivery service for the clients. Effective supply chain management ensures that there are proper systems in place to answer market requirements. Emerging technologies have impacted on the business world in general, as well as on supply chain management. This dissertation aims to identify how these technologies impact the supply chain on Least Developed Countries. With this objective, a case study was conducted on one of the largest firms in Mozambique. We identified the technologies used by this company and their impact on its organization and performance. This study also demonstrates the benefits and the need for proper technological development in supply chain management for local companies.
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Supply Chain Management Technological advancements Service delivery Internet of Things