THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CONTEXT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT ON LIKELIHOOD OF E-SCM ADOPTION; EMPIRICAL FINDING FROM MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY OPERATING IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

Purpose Based on the innovation and technological literature and innovation in technological and organizational framework. The purpose of in this research studies is to the impact on technological context and organizational context of likelihood of e-SCM in manufacturing industry of Pakistan Methodology & Design A structured and self-administrative survey was employed targeting Data was gathered392 from supply chain managers and employees working in manufacturing industry Firms were employed to test the relationships between the research model constructs using the multiple regression analysis Findings The empirical findings of this study indicate that perceived benefit, perceived cost, Top management support and absorptive capacity have a significant and positive impact on likelihood of e-SCM adoption Limitations This research is limited in studying those articles which covers the word “e-SCM electronic supply chain supply chain” in the title and the phrases of the articles. Findings are limited to manufacturing industry in Pakistan, Therefore, related studies should be encourage to support the empirical findings of this study. The study was limited to some general factors, it should be focused on some real problems that would shed light on new drivers of technology as well Recommendations We recommend that to extend the research model and by using factors of innovation.