Evaluate, Discuss as well as Compare and Contrast the “knowledge-as-possession view”: Innovation and IT in the Supply Chain Assignment, SMU, Singapore

Task 1:

Evaluate, discuss as well as compare and contrast the “knowledge-as-possession view” and the “knowledge-as-practice view”. Furthermore, discuss the meaning of these two schools of thought in relation to managing innovation in supply chains, whilst relating this to some of the innovation and relationship management concepts discussed in the lectures and seminars throughout this module. Use Li & Fung as a case example to supplement your discussion.

Task 2:

Critically evaluate and discuss the role of information technology (IT) in Li & Fung’s supply chain. Please analyze the information technologies adopted in Li & Fung’s supply chain and critically discuss the impact of these systems on supply chain performance.