Competition is no longer limited to the scope of the enterprise. The entire value chain is now starting to act as a formidable individuals competing for the same markets. The structures of these partner communities and more unique and difficult to replicate, which enhances the stability of the competitive advantages of their constituents. But their effectiveness is only as good as possible, supports inter-company information. ERP is the basis of the extended systems, when in fact their architecture extends far beyond that. Modern management now requires consideration of new resources in the value chain planning concepts to support forward momentum. "Hide
by Elliot Bendoly, Ashok Soni, MA Venkataramanan Source: Business Horizons 8 pages. Publication Date: March 15, 2004. Prod. #: BH102-PDF-ENG
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