RISK MITIGATION IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF IT INVESTMENT TO MANAGE SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Safety management in the supply chain is an interesting topic. The existence of unexpected supply chain events makes supply chain decision making difficult. To improve their response to unexpected events such as natural disasters or workplace accidents, managers are beginning to examine the link between information technology (IT) and safety in the supply chain. This dissertation examines the IT and safety link in three main ways. First, in the chapter entitled, “IT Investment and Safety: An Examination of The Impact of Information Technology on Safety Performance in a High Reliability Organization,” drawing upon the work of Bharadwaj (2000)…

Author: Cantor, David E.

Source: University of Maryland

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