VI$.$ Chapter $14$: Supply Chain Technology Managing Information Flows$1.$ It is said that information is the lifeblood of business, driving appropriate decisions and actions. Briefly explain$\mathrm{.}2.$ Name the three principle supply chain information requirements that support effective decision making$\mathrm{.}3.$ Information must display a variety of key $($quality$)$ characteristics to ensure that actionable knowledge readily flows across the supply chain. List these characteristics$\mathrm{.}4.$ List some reasons that a company needs a multidirectional flow of information between itself and its supply chain partners$\mathrm{.}5.$ What three $($IT$)$ systems capabilities do top supply chain performers need in order to be successful?$6.$ IT systems must support what seven process enablers in order to enable process excellence?$7.$ What are the primary categories of SCM software?$8.$ What is supply chain event management software used for?$9.$ What are enterprise resource planning $($ERP$)$ systems?$10.$ What are some implementation issues that companies may face with SCM software?