Efficient patterns of knowledge management in supply chain

Subject Areas : Futurology

Jamshid Nazemi ¹ ( مسئول مکاتبات )
Zahra Torkashvand ² ( ندارد )
Reza Samizadeh ³ ( ندارد )
Seyed shahrooz Seyedi hosseini nia ⁴ ( ندارد )

Received: 2011-05-23 Accepted : 2011-10-11 Published : 2011-06-22

Keywords: Knowledge, knowledge management, Knowledge management process, Efficiency, Efficient&#x0D, &#x0D, patterns,

Abstract :

Knowledge is known as the most important factor to achieve competitive advantage in advancedorganizations. Organizations with the capability of learning, will take the benefit of the organizationalknowledge. Therefore, in case organizations can adapt to changes they face, they may survive. In this study, theelements of knowledge management process in medium industrial organizations have been recognized. Thestructural model of knowledge management elements in these organizations has been developed. Our researchhas shown that all elements have not the same effect on knowledge management efficiency. The modeldeveloped shows different efficient patterns of knowledge management which can be selected by organizationswith respect to their internal strengths and capabilities. The patterns provided and its relationships will assistknowledge engineers and knowledge management process to utilize the best suitable approach for their specificrequirements.