The Adoption of Electronic Data Interchange (Edi) Technology by Nigerian Smes a Conceptual Framework
The Adoption of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Technology by Nigerian SMEs: A Conceptual Framework
Maikudi Shehu Musawa
Department of Technology Management,
Faculty of Technology Management,
Business and Entrepreneurship,
University Tunn Hussein Onn Malaysia
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Eta Wahab
Department of Technology Management,
Faculty of Technology Management,
Business and Entrepreneurship,
University Tunn Hussein Onn Malaysia eta@uthm.edu.my Abstract
In these days, the adoption of information technology
(IT) in business operations is no longer privilege to large organizations Small-Medium-Enterprises (SMEs) are also trying to adopt the IT in process of gaining the benefits of using it. Nigerian SMEs have been slow to adopt EDI due to perceived high cost of implementation, lack of willing trading partners and lack of awareness of EDI benefits. However, there has been little research conducted and published on the adoption of Electronic Data Interchange among SMEs in Nigeria. Most previous researches done in the context of developed countries. This study aimed to examine factors affecting the adoption of EDI
Technology in Nigerian SMEs and to test an EDI
Technology adoption model to the Nigerian SMEs. A model of lacovou et al., (1995) will used to test the intention of SMEs in adopting EDI.
Key words: Technology adoption, EDI Adoption,
Nigerian SMEs
Electronic Data Interchange simply eradicates them by automating the process and removing the paperwork element. It increases accuracy by eliminating the rekeying of data. The quality of data is enhanced by agreeing product codes, prices and location codes in advance. EDI also helps to cement customer/supplier partnerships by reducing the supply chain costs associated with manual processing. Adopting EDI makes your trading relationships more cost effective and easier to deal with.
With the introduction of EDI the following benefits are expected: Faster exchange of data without errors,
Technology by Nigerian SMEs: A Conceptual Framework
Maikudi Shehu Musawa
Department of Technology Management,
Faculty of Technology Management,
Business and Entrepreneurship,
University Tunn Hussein Onn Malaysia
1
Eta Wahab
Department of Technology Management,
Faculty of Technology Management,
Business and Entrepreneurship,
University Tunn Hussein Onn Malaysia eta@uthm.edu.my Abstract
In these days, the adoption of information technology
(IT) in business operations is no longer privilege to large organizations Small-Medium-Enterprises (SMEs) are also trying to adopt the IT in process of gaining the benefits of using it. Nigerian SMEs have been slow to adopt EDI due to perceived high cost of implementation, lack of willing trading partners and lack of awareness of EDI benefits. However, there has been little research conducted and published on the adoption of Electronic Data Interchange among SMEs in Nigeria. Most previous researches done in the context of developed countries. This study aimed to examine factors affecting the adoption of EDI
Technology in Nigerian SMEs and to test an EDI
Technology adoption model to the Nigerian SMEs. A model of lacovou et al., (1995) will used to test the intention of SMEs in adopting EDI.
Key words: Technology adoption, EDI Adoption,
Nigerian SMEs
Electronic Data Interchange simply eradicates them by automating the process and removing the paperwork element. It increases accuracy by eliminating the rekeying of data. The quality of data is enhanced by agreeing product codes, prices and location codes in advance. EDI also helps to cement customer/supplier partnerships by reducing the supply chain costs associated with manual processing. Adopting EDI makes your trading relationships more cost effective and easier to deal with.
With the introduction of EDI the following benefits are expected: Faster exchange of data without errors,
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