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What role does the IT department play in the supply chain?and Is the IT department important to strategy at this entity? Why is it or why is it not?

Information Technology is the backbone of an organization. It connects all the functions divisions and ensures smooth operations within an organization. IT department plays an important role in supply and chain department too. It helps in the following activities of ...

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