David Mackay

TL;DR: In this article, the impact of electronic data interchange (EDI) on the Australian automotive industry has been investigated, and the authors found that despite being forced into EDI adoption, they were obtaining some competitive advantage, and having received new business (e.g. international contracts) partly as a result of being EDI capable.

TL;DR: Electronic data interchange is an example of a cooperative inter-organizational system capable of providing competitive advantage and the greatest benefits were gained by organizations in which EDI was not only used, but fully integrated into their internal application systems.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the impact of quick response on manufacturing firms in the retail supply chain and found that while firms are positively affected by the adoption of QR, and may strengthen their relative competitive positions, retailers are taking the opportunity to shift their holding and distribution costs onto the supply chain to the detriment of both manufacturers and suppliers.

TL;DR: In the case of the Bachelor of Business Information Technology (Hons) at Australian University (Deakin) as discussed by the authors, the authors conducted interviews with 10 experienced industry sponsors/mentors and one member of the relevant professional body to investigate whether assumptions regarding industry mentors and also what constitutes a satisfying placement are supported.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a case of a designed professional curriculum in the field of information technology that situates workplace learning as a central element in the education of students, along with an analysis of the perspectives of teaching staff and students on the educational experience.