Using simulation to evaluate electronic data interchange
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2007
Abstract
Reluctance of organizations to invest in electronic data interchange (EDI, Internet based EDI, and XML/EDI) is largely due to their inability to assess the return on these investments. We identify prescriptive and evaluative methodologies for analyzing investment in EDI: non-financial methods, purely financial methods, and financial and strategic consideration methods. We also show how computer simulation can be used as a tool for assessing EDI. Evaluating the benefits resulting from EDI implementation were illustrated through the well-known Beer Game. Our analysis and review also identifies difficulties involved in assessing the benefits of EDI in supply chains. © 2007, Idea Group Inc.
Recommended Citation
Truong, Dothang, "Using simulation to evaluate electronic data interchange" (2007). College of Business and Economics- Faculty Publications. 248.
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/college_business_economics/248