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Explain how the supply chain was modified from brick and mortar by e business. Include the Logistics, Distribution, Production, Disintermediation and Reintermediation.

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With the changeover from brick and mortar to e-business Home Depot took several steps to improve its supply chain. Its distribution process was made more economical with the implementation of the synchronized computer based inventory system. In addition the logistics was improved by the installation of the computerized demand forecasting tools. Further, the production process of Home Depot has been improved by the new introduced merchandise financial planning processes.
Home Depot has improved it distribution system by implementing a customer delivery system to quickly and accurately track deliveries. Those ...

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