An integrated information system to support supply chain management & performance in SMEs
Abstract: This study aims to
examine the relation between the level of supply chain management (SCM)
adoption and small & medium enterprises (SMEs) performance. SCM adoption
level is expected to facilitate SMEs in improving their efficiency, thus they
can obtain their competitive advantage.
Design/methodology/approach: This study uses primary data in the form of
questionnaires. This study only takes the SMEs engaged in commerce (retail)
business in order to avoid bias in IT usage. The questionnaires are given to 88
SMEs owners whom responsible for the IT development in their companies.
Findings: The result proves that SCM adoption significantly affects SMEs
performance. The hypotheses testing is performed using one-way ANOVA, the
result shows that there are significant differences between level initiation,
diffusion, and integration with SMEs performance.
Originality: This study explains the relation between supply chain
management (SCM) adoption level and SMEs performance that has never been
performed before.
Author: Dekeng S. Budiarto, M.
Agung Prabowo, Tutut Herawan
Journal Code: jptindustrigg170013
