IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY KARACHI

Abstract

Purpose: Hie reason to conduct this research is to analyze the factors and motivators that can affect films to adopt e-procurement technologies in Manufacturing sector of Karachi and benefits ofgetting this technology. This can be done by evaluating the effect of variables like e-Tendering, e-sourcing, e- Invoicing and supply chain performance. Design/Methodology/Approach: Research is based on deductive method. Analysis has been done through quantitative approach for measurements and data collection. 284 responses was collected, targeting Manufacturing industry Karachi (Pakistan). Findings: The research found that e-Tendering, e-sourcing and e- Invoicing have a strong and positive relation with firm performance. These positive relations help and motivate the firms to adopt e-procurement technology. Limitations: The research only focuses the Manufacturing industry of Karachi and due to lack of attention from previous researchers on this subject causes limitations.