The Future of Big Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management: Results from a Delphi Study

Roßmann B, Canzaniello A, von der Gracht H, Hartmann E (2017)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2017

Publisher: Academy of Management

Conference Proceedings Title: Academy of Management Proceedings

Event location: Atlanta, Georgia US

DOI: 10.5465/AMBPP.2017.12100abstract

Abstract

The evermore growing amount of available data accelerated the emergence of numerous business intelligence applications that are summarised under the term Big Data Analytics (BDA). As value networks are becoming more global and complex while the amount of data is simultaneously increasing, BDA is especially relevant to the domain of supply chain management (SCM). Its application does challenge traditional institutional arrangements as well as roles that are related to the management of data. Our empirical study addresses this challenge by an application of a Delphi survey that is embedded in organisational information processing theory. For this purpose, we integrate the assessments of experts on projections up to the year 2035 to span the future of BDA in SCM. Our study suggests that BDA will improve demand forecasts, reduce safety stocks and improve the management of supplier performance. However, supply chain processes will become increasingly automated and traditional tasks of SCM are partially substituted in consequence. Consequently, the transition of the traditional role of SCM within organisations will increase the importance of human intuition, trust and strategic decision-making.

Authors with CRIS profile

Bernhard Roßmann Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management Angelo Canzaniello Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management Heiko von der Gracht Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management Eva Maria Hartmann Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management

How to cite

APA:

Roßmann, B., Canzaniello, A., von der Gracht, H., & Hartmann, E. (2017). The Future of Big Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management: Results from a Delphi Study. In Academy of Management Proceedings. Atlanta, Georgia, US: Academy of Management.

MLA:

Roßmann, Bernhard, et al. "The Future of Big Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management: Results from a Delphi Study." Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia Academy of Management, 2017.

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