Factors Affecting the Use of Information Technology in Logistic Industries: A Study of Large Retailors in Taiwan

• Main Authors: Chiang, Ming-jiin, 江明錦
• Other Authors: Houn-Gee Chen
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 1997
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/43556610088128456647

碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 資訊管理研究所 === 85 === In the era of quick economic development and continuous changing ofconsumer''s need, the competition is so fierce that a restructure ofdistribution channel has become essential for a business to sustain itsstrength in the global market. To do so , the logistics industries have paidthe distribution channels. The applying of the information system to managegoods, customers, works, as well as information will definitely help thebusiness to regain the competitive advantages. This study aims at examining factors affecting the use of informationtechnology in the logistic industries. We look into factors from threedimensions such as organizational structure, industrial conditions andbusiness climate. First, we devise a framework to address the relationshipsof the affecting factors. With this framework, we then proposal researchhypothesis. The results of the mail survey show that types of organization structure,effort of champion, top-level manager support, revenue, numbers ofapplication system, and the alignment with foreign enterprise would affectthe adoption of information technology. In addition, the IS profiles of logistic industries are also addressed.