Question

Purpose: To assess your understanding regarding the use of tools as well as digital marketing techniques for an organization of your choice.

>>>>I choose Almarai Company<<<<

please answer Q.1 about ( Almarai Company) and need references.

Q.1 Explain the role of cloud computing, traceability, RFID and other ERP solutions.

Note:

1. Project will be based on the implementation of the e-supply chain and logistics in real world.

2. Project will require summarizing, demonstrating, and the use and potential values of Cloud Computing, ERP and others ICT for an organization.

Please no hand writing, please make sure you give a unique answer (not copied one) and need references.

This question is from ECOM402: E-Supply Chain Management course.

Answer 1

Answer:-

•The company discussed in the case is Almarai. They are a market leader in food and beverage manufacturing and distribution. They have a well setup supply chain with has used latest technologies in re-engineering the value chain for creating better supplier and customer experiences and optimize their own performance.

•1. Cloud computing helps in reducing the IT infrastructure, aids a platform assisted approach and helps in data visibility sand authenticity across all sections in the supply chain. Cloud computing helps in using a remote server and storage network which will help in processing and analyzing all data in a separate environment rather than a local one. The main benefit of cloud computing is the ease of transfer of data with regards to data storage, data tracking and enhanced visibility. For a supply chain complete visibility of materials, inventory and logistics is very important. Cloud computing systems helps in providing easy to use tracking systems which will ease the traceability of the shipments. To help in tracking the materials, RFID or other tags are used. The RFID tags helps in tracking the material using scanners and sharing of data using IoT devices during transit. The data from RFID is transfers to a local internet enabled system which can provide up to date information on the geo location and status of material. ERP systems ensures all the data is made available in a single platform and this uses cloud computing technologies to high extent. The data gets stored in cloud and it enables all the stakeholders to access the same easily and ensure there is no duplication of efforts. ERP systems help in providing the base for all the data movements and ensures all the systems are integrated tightly with each other.