The relationship between supply chain factors and adoption of e-Collaboration tools: An empirical examination

Alain Yee-Loong Chong, Keng-Boon Ooi and Amrik Sohal

International Journal of Production Economics, 2009, vol. 122, issue 1, 150-160

Abstract: Purpose The principle aim of this paper is to empirically investigate the relationship between supply chain factors and the adoption of e-Collaboration tools in the supply chain of Electrical and Electronic (E&E) organizations in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approach Data for this study were collected using a self-administered questionnaire that was distributed to 400 E&E organizations in Malaysia. Of the 400 questionnaires posted, 109 usable questionnaires were returned, yielding a response rate of 27.25%. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were applied to analyze the data collected.Findings The supply chain factors affecting the adoption of e-Collaboration tools are trust, product complexity and product volume and frequency. Trust is found to have the strongest influence on the adoption of e-Collaboration, followed by product complexity and product volume and frequency.Originality/value The findings contribute towards an understanding of what supply chain factors influence the adoption of e-Collaboration tools, which is essential in the implementation of collaborative supply chain. In terms of theoretical contribution, this study has extended previous research conducted in Western countries and advances our understanding of the association between supply chain factors and adoption of e-Collaboration tools in a developing economy. Unlike existing adoption research which emphasizes on organization, innovation and environment factors, this research shows that supply chain factors are important in the adoption of technologies in the supply chain. Findings from this research can help organizations in their planning to adopt e-Collaboration tools as they will be able to apply strategies based on the findings from this research.

Keywords: Supply; chains; e-Collaboration; tools; Survey; Malaysia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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