Impact of ERP System Usage on Supply Chain Integration: A Structural Equation Modeling, Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Case study

Al-Qudah, Hasan Salih Suliman

doi:10.31014/aior.1992.03.02.233

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“…In particular, some scholars have examined the viewpoints of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) with respect to the CSFs effects on ERP implementation [33]. Additional works, on one hand, have aimed to investigate the impact of ERP usage on management accounting practices (MAPs) [34], while, on the other hand, others have explored the impact of ERP implementation on Supply Chain Integration [35]. However, the majority of these works have concentrated on large organizations.…”

Section: Literature Review and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating the Moderating Role of Environmental Uncertainty between Institutional Pressures and ERP Adoption in Jordanian SMEs

Lutfi¹

2020

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to survive in the present competitive environment. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) technologies have great potential to facilitate firms in achieving sustainable competitive advantages and to survive in such situations. However, the adoption of ERP among Jordanian SMEs has been reported as relatively low, which, in turn, does not affect SMEs effectively. Therefore, this study aims to examine the roles of the external forces (mimetic pressure (MP), coercive pressure (CP), and normative pressure (NP)), and Environmental Uncertainty (EU) on the adoption of ERP. Through the use of institutional theory and contingency theory, this study includes the role of EU as a moderating variable in the relationships between institutional factors (MP, CP, and NP) and ERP adoption. Data were collected from small- and medium-sized enterprises operating in Jordan. A total of 741 questionnaires were distributed to the selected SMEs, of which 192 were returned and used for analysis. The empirical data were analyzed using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The results show that MP, CP, NP, and EU have significant direct relationships with ERP adoption; however, contrary to our expectations, EU did not moderate the relationships between institutional factors and ERP adoption. These findings provide important insights for managers, researchers, and policy makers, helping them to understand the importance of ERP system adoption in enhancing firm performance. One limitation of this study is that it is based only on SMEs. Therefore, future studies can concentrate on the development of such research not only in SMEs, but also using larger organizations.

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Section: Literature Review and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating the Moderating Role of Environmental Uncertainty between Institutional Pressures and ERP Adoption in Jordanian SMEs

Lutfi¹

2020

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

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“…The number of secure transactions following the convergence of AI, IoT, and blockchain (S) is denoted by Equation 3: [41]. The results presented in the formulas and considerations outlined above resonates with the fact that the security of transactions have the accuracy that reflect the percentages produced by the following formulas.…”

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confidence: 89%

Blockchain Convergence: Analysis of Issues Affecting IoT, AI and Blockchain

Guergov

Radwan

2021

Int. J. CIM

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The purpose of this study is to appraise the integration or convergence issues influencing the mutual functioning of blockchain, AI, and IoT. The study argued that the recent developments in the field of IoT and blockchain prediction have involved the integration of innumerable classification schemes to establish a hybrid model. The introduction of the hybrid technique relies on the prediction performance that strives to override the limitations of any available architectural scheme. This study offers a comprehensive exploratory appraisal of the issues influencing the successful integration of IoT and blockchain in regards to functionality and effectiveness of security, trust, and flawless communication issues. The exploratory research methodology was used in analyzing the issues affecting the integration of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and the internet of things (IoT). The findings indicated that the integration challenges influencing the effective operations of blockchain, AI, and IoT as a single system involve security, scalability, accountability, and trust of communications. The study recommends that successful and effective integration will enhance the development of new business models as well as the digital transformation of market corporations. Accordingly, new approaches to convergence should ensure that executives address the new technology demands to obtain significant gains in efficiency.

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“…ICT enhances flexibility in inventory management and provides organizations with the opportunity to experiment and innovate (Bharsakade et al, 2021). Through the ability to make decisions regarding inventory levels, businesses can test new products or variations of existing products without committing to large-scale production it also allows for gauging customer response and demand before making significant investments (Hasan, 2020). Furthermore, ICT amplifies flexibility in inventory management and enables businesses to introduce seasonal or limited-time offers, which can create a sense of urgency among customers and drive sales.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, pharmaceutical inventory management helps prevent medication wastage and expiration (Mwanyongo, 2017). Proper inventory control practices, such as first-in-first-out (FIFO) rotation and regular stock audits can minimize the risk of medications reaching their expiration dates before they are used (Hasan, 2020). This not only reduces financial losses but also contributes to patient safety by ensuring that patients receive medications with optimal efficacy (Achoki, 2017;Mackintosh, 2018).…”

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Perceptions on Effectiveness of EPICOR System on Pharmaceutical Inventory Management in Tanzania: A Case Study of Medical Stores Department (MDS) in Dar es Salam

Kalumanga,

Mwita

2024

NGJSD

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This study aimed to assess the perceptions of the effectiveness of EPICOR-10 System on pharmaceutical inventory management in Tanzania taking the Medical Stores Department (MSD) in Dar es Salaam office as a case study. The study espoused qualitative and quantitative approaches under the case study design. Simple random and purposive designs were used to choose 76 samples while surveys and in-depth interviews were employed in data collection. Likert scale was used to measure respondents’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the system whereas five (5) point ordinal scales were used to rate the respondent's degree to which they agree or disagree with its effectiveness on pharmaceutical inventory management at MSD. The study revealed that the majority of the respondents 57.9% and 42.1% strongly agree and agree respectively that the system is effective in customer service delivery, while 48.7% and 31.6% of respondents strongly agree and agree respectively that the system helped in inventory tracking. Nevertheless, 36.8% and 46.1% of the respondents strongly agree and agree correspondingly that the system helps in cost reduction. Moreover, 48.7% and 35.5% of the respondents strongly agree and agree that the EPICOR-10 system enabled time-saving whereas 39.5% and 36.8% of the respondents also strongly agree and agree respectively that the system provides the accuracy of real-time information when managing pharmaceutical inventory issues. The study recommends that MSD should continue to utilize EPICOR-10 system effectively in inventory management practices while more considerations should be taken on improving the system in the areas of its flexibility when integrating with other activities of the organization. However, regular training programs to capacitate staff and other users on advanced features and functionalities of the system are essential for the continuous improvement of pharmaceutical inventory management in Tanzania and other health sectors in developing countries.

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Impact of ERP System Usage on Supply Chain Integration: A Structural Equation Modeling, Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Case study

Cited by 3 publications

References 6 publications

Investigating the Moderating Role of Environmental Uncertainty between Institutional Pressures and ERP Adoption in Jordanian SMEs

Investigating the Moderating Role of Environmental Uncertainty between Institutional Pressures and ERP Adoption in Jordanian SMEs

Blockchain Convergence: Analysis of Issues Affecting IoT, AI and Blockchain

Perceptions on Effectiveness of EPICOR System on Pharmaceutical Inventory Management in Tanzania: A Case Study of Medical Stores Department (MDS) in Dar es Salam

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