Measure and Stability Analysis of Knowledge Coordination in Supply Chain

Knowledge has been managed as a strategic resource to promote supply chain coordination, thus the conceptual framework of knowledge coordination is presented based on the forming process, object, application environment of knowledge system in supply chain in this paper. Knowledge coordination degree to supply chain will be measured according to the process involved in solving coordination problems or improving coordination effectiveness. Subsequently, stability analysis of knowledge coordination in supply chain is accomplished on the basis of Markov chain. As a result, it is beneficial to quantitatively reveal the status and trend of knowledge coordination in supply chain that provide scientific foundation to improve the respond speed, agility, innovation efficiency and promote the symmetrical and harmonious development of supply chain