THE ROLE OF SUPPLY CHAINS IN ELECTRONIC BUSINESS

Abstract

The basic assumption of achieving strategic goals and development of companies is building the appropriate business information system and use of electronic business in function of development and inclusion in the global trends. Electronic business is a must for successful supply chain management, because it is only by application of information, telecommunication and internet technology that the supply chains can become more efficient and flexible. This paper analyzes only some aspects of this field: application of information technology, automatization of business processes, and the impact of the supply chains on further development of electronic business.