Exploring Cloud Computing Adoption in Supply Chain Management: Key Drivers and Challenges |
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| © 2024 by IJCTT Journal | ||
| Volume-72 Issue-8 |
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| Year of Publication : 2024 | ||
| Authors : Sanjay Vijay Mhaskey | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V72I8P117 | ||
How to Cite?
Sanjay Vijay Mhaskey, "Exploring Cloud Computing Adoption in Supply Chain Management: Key Drivers and Challenges," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 8, pp. 114-124, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V72I8P117
Abstract
Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular among businesses across various industries due to its numerous benefits and potential for innovative business strategies. This concept involves utilizing a broad range of computing resources, such as servers, storage, databases, networking components, software applications, and data analysis tools, through the internet (often referred to as "the cloud"). Its appealing features, including flexibility to adapt to changes, scalability of resources, and cost-effectiveness, have caught the attention of supply chain enterprises, resulting in a significant shift towards adopting a cloud-based approach for managing their supply chain operations. This paper focuses on the key drivers compelling supply chain companies to adopt the cloud model for managing their operations. Several real-life examples of companies successfully employing the use of cloud technology in their supply chain are presented. Overall, the research highlights the potential of cloud computing in revolutionizing supply chain management and offers insights for future improvements in this field.
Keywords
AI, Analytics blockchain, Cloud computing, IoT, Supply Chain Management, Scalability.
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