In some advanced technology industries, products are developed collaboratively across networks of organisations. Critically discuss how they may support competitive advantage. Illustrate your answer by with at least one relevant example.

A manufacturing organisation has successfully implemented a supply chain system. However, the organisation has also implemented other systems that contributes to other business process of the organisation. The data and information now needs to be shared across these systems thereby requiring the supply chain systems to be integrated.  From the perspective of data and information sharing explain how the supply chain systems can be integrated from different levels? What are the different types and discuss the pros and cons of the integration levels?

What are the reasons as to why firms should care about sustainability. Which is the most important reason and why is it the most important? What are some examples of these reasons as to why firms should care about sustainability?