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Higher education: a key partner in the information system knowledge supply chain

In this paper, the author explores a new theory that has entered the business scene. This theory focuses on the concept that knowledge is a business asset that has value and should be closely managed. While this theory applies to all functional areas of a business, it is especially appropriate for the typical Information Systems Department. The author defines knowledge as an asset, the need for knowledge management, manufacturing supply chain concepts, and how those supply chain concepts can be adapted to help the knowledge management process. Finally, this paper offers details of a real-life case where two Fortune 500 companies are adapting manufacturing supply chain concepts, and partnering with academia, to build a knowledge supply chain. Much of this paper is opinion, based both on the author’s experiences and the experiences of others in business. Research into knowledge management and knowledge supply chains is difficult since the theory is so new. Even though they are difficult to substantiate, this author has utilized Web based references because they are believed to be current and relevant.