EDI network and logistics management at Unilever‐Sagit

Abstract

Unilever‐Sagit is the main Italian competitor in the Italian frozen food market. The company has very recently innovated its distribution channel by creating a private Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) network. Examines the effects generated by the implementation of EDI technology on supply chain management. Discusses the theoretical aspects of the impact of EDI on strategic management of logistics and examines the Unilever‐Sagit EDI network in detail.

Citation

Calza, F. and Passaro, R. (1997), "EDI network and logistics management at Unilever‐Sagit", Supply Chain Management, Vol. 2 No. 4, pp. 158-170. https://doi.org/10.1108/13598549710191322