Antecedents of Supply Chain Technology Adoption: A Theoretical Framework and Future Directions

Abstract

In today's dynamic business environment, supply chain is a crucial part of business operations. Technologies play an important role in the success of the supply chain. Although the technology is widely used in many industries, but the adoption of SCT for SMEs is limited. The objectives of this study are to identify the factors affecting SCT adoption, determines the relationship between the factors affecting the adoption of SCT and identify the types of technologies used by SMEs in Malaysia. Previous studies used only a limited viewpoint approach to SCT adoption. Thus, the researcher proposed an integration model based on Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) and Technology Organization-Environment (TOE) theory to explore the determinants that affect the adoption intention of SCT. This study will employ a quantitative approach. Data will be collected through a questionnaire on the SMEs in Klang Valley, Malaysia. It will be analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) via partial Least Square (PLS). The results will contribute to a better understanding of the determinants affecting SCT adoption among SMEs in Malaysia subsequently can lead to improved business performance with the utilization of the SCT.

Keyword:Diffusion of Innovation (DOI), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Technology (SCT), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Technology Organization-Environment (TOE)