In many developing countries where the transportation infrastructures are limited, the supply chain systems are
suffering from opportunity lost, return cost, and the flexibility of the logistics system. In particular, there is lacking efficient
network models for material supplying and purchasing. In this study, a centralized supply chain model for material supply and
acquisition in developing countries is proposed. The model utilizes the application of Web-based applications as a centralized
information sharing and optimization across multiple suppliers and customers in the network. The model allows suppliers to
provide sufficient information about their products and delivery details. On the other hand, customers are supported to find the
products of their need in a fast, accurate, and economical way. The study model is expected to provide small and medium firms
necessary tools to reduce time and cost in their business strategy.
