Technology for Strategic Business Processes
The journal article "Is Business Process Integration Feasible?" provides a detailed analysis of one organization's experiences in using IT structures to integrate business processes. Evaluate the strategy adopted by the organization and analyze the problems involved in implementation and how they were overcome. Consider the relevance of the conclusions that can be drawn from this case study to other organizations.
1. How critical is technology to any strategy for business process integration in a global organization?
2. What are the problems facing a traditional asset-driven supply chain planning to convert to becoming a customer-driven value chain?
3. Is business process integration feasible and, if so, what lessons can be learned from the case study that would be applicable to any organization planning a strategy of business process integration?