ection, research studies that investigated the supply chain integration problem are reviewed.
Reviewing Relevant Studies as a Secondary Data Review
The Effect of Higher Levels if Integration in Supply Chain Management on Productivity
The first study reviewed examined the effect of high levels of integration in supply chain management on productivity (Carbone & De Martino, 2003). The main study objective, research method, strength and weaknesses, and research limitation are addressed.
The main objective of this study was to analyze how and if companies can respond effectively to the challenge of higher levels of integration (achieved through the use of information technology) within the supply chains that incorporate supplier (upstream), the company, and customers (downstream).
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