organization that breaks down departmental silos and fosters collaboration between different functions (such as marketing, finance, and IT) to achieve common goals
culture
beliefs, behaviors, values, norms, symbols, and practices shared by a group or organization
data interoperability
ability of diverse data systems or formats to exchange, integrate, and interpret data accurately and efficiently
e-business model
strategies and structures that businesses use to operate and generate revenue online
geographic context
impact of location on operations
global e-business
use of electronic communication and digital technologies to conduct business on a worldwide scale
global enterprise strategy
comprehensive plan outlining how an organization will achieve its goals and objectives in a global marketplace
global information system
intricate network of hardware, software, data, and telecommunications infrastructure that enables information collection, storage, management, processing, analysis, and dissemination worldwide
global information system infrastructure
foundational framework of hardware, software, data storage, network, and cloud-based services that supports global information system operations within an organization
global information system team
group of professionals responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and securing the complex systems that enable the flow of information across international borders
global logistics
planning and managing the international transportation of goods to their destination
global logistics information system (GLIS)
system designed to manage and track the flow of goods across international borders, encompassing all aspects of a global supply chain
global supply chain management (GSCM)
planning, coordinating, and optimizing the flow of goods, information, and finances across international borders to meet customer demands
interoperability standard
guideline, protocol, or specification that enables different systems, technologies, or platforms to communicate, exchange data, or work together seamlessly
needs assessment
gathering and analyzing data to identify and evaluate the current state, areas for improvement, and interventions needed to get to a more improved state
organizational culture
shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence how people interact, work together, and make decisions within an organization
personal culture
a person’s experiences, beliefs, and personality traits that affect how an individual perceives and interacts with their environment
predictive analysis
use of data, specifically statistical algorithms, to help organizations identify patterns and make predictions that will enhance the operational results
resource utilization
efficient and effective allocation and management of resources such as time, money, materials, or personnel to achieve desired objectives or outcomes
spatial analysis
process of examining patterns, trends, and relationships within geographic data to gain insights and make informed decisions about spatial phenomena