“100% EDI-connected suppliers” projects: An empirical investigation of success factors |
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Authors: | Maher Agi Eric Ballot Hugues Molet |
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Institution: | aEcole des Mines de Paris, CGS-EMP-60, Bd St-Michel-75006 Paris, France;bEcole des Mines de Paris, CAOR-EMP-60, Bd St-Michel-75006 Paris, France |
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Abstract: | Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is becoming increasingly important, and new organizational forms based on EDI suppliers’ capabilities are emerging. Therefore, taking advantage of recent technological changes, especially the development of Web-based EDI systems, many big industrial buyers are seeking to get all their suppliers EDI-connected. Based on previous research on EDI adoption, we conducted a survey to study the opportunities of success of such a “100% EDI-connected suppliers” policy using data from the vehicle industry. Findings from our survey helped us to understand suppliers’ responses to such a policy and to provide recommendations to industrial buyers who are seeking to succeed in a “100% EDI-connected suppliers” project. This includes employing tailored communication strategies and selecting appropriate incentives that take into account different levels of suppliers’ EDI-capabilities and suppliers’ dependence. |
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Keywords: | EDI Web-based EDI Suppliers Information technology |
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