Ranking barriers and solutions of supply chain information technology adoption in Thai industrial sector by AHP and fuzzy TOPSIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Busaba Phruksaphanrat ◽  
Manuschanok Borisutiyanee
2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 2945-2964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meehee Cho ◽  
Mark A. Bonn ◽  
Alex Susskind ◽  
Larry Giunipero

Purpose This study aims to understand how restaurant dependence and autonomy within the supply chain influence market responsiveness. An examination of influences related to improving market responsiveness was also conducted by investigating the moderating roles of information technology adoption and trust. Design/methodology/approach Hierarchical regression models were developed to test the hypothesized relationships. In particular, data were obtained from only independent restaurant owners and managers because of their ability to select and determine their own suppliers. Findings Results revealed that restaurant autonomy from suppliers has a more positive effect on market responsiveness than supplier dependence. The moderating test results revealed that information technology adoption significantly improved the relationships between restaurant dependence and market responsiveness, while exhibiting no significant moderating effect. Restaurant trust in suppliers significantly improved the positive effect of autonomy upon market responsiveness; however, it had no significant moderating effect on this link. Originality/value This study was conducted to identify what types of supplier relationships should be pursued to improve the independent restaurant’s ability to effectively respond to market conditions. The findings regarding the moderating effects of information technology adoption and trust provided clear evidence that buyer–supply relationship strategies should be developed in consideration of those distinguishable characteristics unique to the operations and environment of independent restaurants. Practical implications Findings can be applied to developing desirable relationships with suppliers characterized by restaurant dependence or autonomy and contribute to improving managerial actions for independent restaurants involving adopting information technology and building trust.


2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 63-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Mathu ◽  
M. T. Tlare

This study probed the influence of information technology adoption by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Gauteng and Free State Provinces of South Africa. The supply chain integration and collaboration of the SMEs was also explored to ascertain the IT influence. A quantitative methodology was used as it was the best way to measure the extent of the information technology (IT) influence. The participants were sent questionnaires via the e-mail and provided feedback to the researcher via the same medium. The sample size of 300 comprised the owner/manager in the manufacturing and service sector SMEs from the two provinces. The data collected was analysed using a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS 22 Statistical Analysis software. The findings from the study indicated that information technology adoption enhanced integration and collaboration of SMEs supply chain. It also emerged that there was wide application of information technology amongst most of the SMEs approached. The other benefits that emerged from the increased use of IT in the supply chain included enhancement of customer service, inventory management, lead time, and relationship building. Indeed, Instilling IT skills to the SMEs employees was actually knowledge enhancement in performing business tasks.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Christine Afandi Ngugi ◽  
DR. Allan Kihara

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of supply chain sustainability on performance of companies in the oil industry in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of supply chain sustainability strategies. The study aimed at establishing how reverse logistics management, information technology adoption, early vendor involvement and green procurement adoption influences performance of companies in the oil industry. To achieve this, the study reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature and proposed the research methodology that addressed the gaps identified in literature as well as answer the stipulated research questions.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting procurement staff at the 53 oil companies. This method is preferred because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 159 procurement officers, who were selected using simple random sampling, from the three strata. Once collected, data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analysed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analysed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.Results: The response rate of the study was 75%. The findings of the study indicated that reverse logistics management, information technology adoption, early vendor involvement and green procurement adoption have a positive relationship with performance in companies in the oil industry.Contributions to policy and practice: The study recommended that companies in the oil industry should embrace supply chain sustainability so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asrul Sani ◽  
Ninuk Wiliani

Use of information technology in general is very important for the development of the organization. Likewise, if the development of information technology can be applied to the small and medium business sector, so that it can increase the selling value of the sector. This research was conducted to answer the readiness of the SMEs sector in adopting information technology developments in business management. In this case the researcher develops the research model by adopting the technology readiness model and information technology adoption model in the context of technology and environment, combining and adjusting it according to the development of SMEs in Jakarta. This quantitative study involved 67 samples from MSME workers. Data was processed and analyzed using the PLS-SEM method using SmartPLS 2.0 software. The study also explained the results of the readiness factor which has a significant relationship to the utilization of information technology in SMEs in Jakarta


2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 207-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
ThuyUyen H. Nguyen ◽  
Michael Newby ◽  
Michael J. Macaulay

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