Electronic Data Interchange Adoption Research Articles

Challenges of Electronic Data Interchange in the digital age

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) became popular to facilitate international business transactions in the 1990s, but, even today, it can be seen that its use is not introduced everywhere. This article reviews some statements on the adoption of EDI in companies and integration into other IT systems. Furthermore, it looks at situations in specific countries. Statements are made how to integrate Electronic Data Interchange in cloud-based systems.

The Impact of Electronic Data Interchange on Accounting Systems

Purpose: Electronic Data Interchange has positively impacted the accounting system considering several steps achieved due to the ability to execute several business-related tasks efficiently and fast without any human error. The present studies on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) 's role in accounting systems refer to it as an interchange mechanism that has guided the exchange of business information driven by a standardized format by eliminating handwritten or manual tasks to electronic, digitalized, and globally reliable systems. This paper will provide a comprehensive analysis of the study to explore the role of Electronic Data Interchange on the accounting system and how its adoption is changing financial performance due to its efficiency and effectiveness. The analysis will create mass awareness of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) use and its adoption, besides its acceptability by the entire European trading community. Theoretical Framework: Electronic data interchange (EDI) has improved accounting systems practices by eliminating paper and introducing information exchange and transactions through high-speed electronic controls without human intervention. Based on the Electronic Data Interchange's progressive background, it has created a rapid development and shift by several organization accounting systems as shown in several present studies. Design Methodology: This research used analytical and descriptive data collection tools to investigate the role of electronic data interchange in the project work of accounting systems in organizations. The data was obtained after multiple case studies to observe various kinds of Data Interchange diffusion in Europe and Romani. Several researchers like O'Callaghan and open-ended questionnaires were primarily developed to collect data from banks that use electronic data interchange in Europe and Romania. A simple random sampling mechanism was used to spread the data collection tools to the manager. A descriptive data analysis factorial technique was used to analyze the data supporting the role of electronic data interchange in accounting systems. Data collected was analyzed in bar graphs based on the case studies to show the role of EDI adoption among several organizations in the accounting system. Findings: The study findings indicated that management of European companies in assessing completion among the banking sector members using E.D.I must be adopted dur to several advantages such as increased efficiency as seen in their accounting systems. Research Practical and Social Implication: This research demonstrates that the implementation of Electronic Data Interchange can significantly impact accounting systems by improving efficiency, accuracy, and accountability. In the context of accounting systems, EDI can be used to automate the flow of financial transactions between organizations, such as invoicing, purchase orders, and payments. Originality/ Value: The results of this study suggest that there is the potential of E.D.I to make a significant impact on the field, improving and simplifying accounting activities and streamlining organization efficiency.

Traceability system model of Indonesian food cold-chain industry: A Covid-19 pandemic perspective

This study analyzed the traceability system's effect on Indonesia's food cold chain performance during the Covid-19 pandemic and described the needs of cold food consumers in Indonesia regarding the traceability system. Five latent variables were used to form research models, including the adoption of electronic data interchange (EDI), radio frequency identification (RFID), blockchain, traceability system, and food cold chain performance. This study uses a quantitative approach with a questionnaire as a research instrument distributed to 140 respondents by purposive sampling. The total number of manifest variables measuring latent variables is 28 variables. A partial least square for structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is used to analyze the relationship between latent variables. The results obtained through this study are that exogenous variables: EDI, RFID, and blockchain adoption, significantly affect endogenous variables, namely the traceability system. Blockchain adoption is proven to have a very significant influence compared to the three information technologies. This work also confirms that the traceability system also has a significant effect on food cold chain performance.

Improving the efficiency of healthcare supply chain in Thailand

Electronic data interchange (EDI) has been very successfully implemented in the manufacturing sector but not in healthcare supply chain (HSC). In the case of the healthcare sector, the adoption of EDI to facilitate interoperability between HSC partners, in particular the pharmaceutical companies and hospitals, is rather slow. One of the reasons is the use of data standard in this EDI system. In this research, several conditions ranging from manual method to the use of an automated EDI system with standard data in a centralised datapool, to accomplish information exchange between a hospital and its suppliers were evaluated. The results indicated that the use of such an EDI system with the centralised datapool would reinforce collaboration between HSC partners and improve its supply chain efficiency.

Improving the efficiency of healthcare supply chain in Thailand

Electronic data interchange (EDI) has been very successfully implemented in the manufacturing sector but not in healthcare supply chain (HSC). In the case of the healthcare sector, the adoption of EDI to facilitate interoperability between HSC partners, in particular the pharmaceutical companies and hospitals, is rather slow. One of the reasons is the use of data standard in this EDI system. In this research, several conditions ranging from manual method to the use of an automated EDI system with standard data in a centralised datapool, to accomplish information exchange between a hospital and its suppliers were evaluated. The results indicated that the use of such an EDI system with the centralised datapool would reinforce collaboration between HSC partners and improve its supply chain efficiency.

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic Data Interchange

Implementation of electronic data interchange (EDI) is thus more desirable and will be one of the major determinants of business success of a company. Despite the current pressure of the public sphere and all the benefits that the adoption of EDI provides, the expansion of this technology is still a minority in the Czech Republic. The aim of this paper is to identify the specifics of EDI adoption, quantify their significance, mutual conditionality and propose a new general model of EDI adoption in businesses. The conclusions of this document are based on the primary data collected through a questionnaire survey in 2015. There were the key factors influencing the likelihood of EDI adoption and their interconnectedness identified. This model reflects the main determinants of the adoption of exchange structured messages for businesses as perceived benefits, external pressure, readiness, attitude of CEO, type of product, participation of trading partners, character of company etc. This study provides a comprehensive survey of motives and barriers of EDI adoption for enterprises, which are aware of the necessary interoperability within the single European market and its highly competitive environment.

Regional Adoption of Business-to-Business Electronic Commerce in China

ABSTRACTAdoption of B2B e-commerce is a powerful driver of economic success in developed and developing countries. However, adoption rates in developing countries lag far behind. This paper draws on the perceived e-readiness model and research on the influence of interorganizational relationships and economic-cultural contexts to explain the importance of three factors—interorganizational power dependence, cooperativeness, and regional economic-cultural differences—for achieving higher levels of Internet-based electronic data interchange (EDI) in the developing country of China. We employ survey data to empirically test both the individual and joint influence of these factors. The findings suggest that beyond intraorganizational and external factors, managers and policymakers wanting to promote Internet-based EDI adoption in developing countries must also account for the interorganizational relationships of firms and the economic and cultural circumstances of the regions in which they operate.

Electronic data interchange adoption from technological, organisational and environmental perspectives

This study empirically examines determinants of electronic data interchange EDI adoption. The research model for this study was developed based on factors that influence EDI adoption including technological factors benefits, costs, risks, security, complexity, organisational factors size, top management support, IT capability, internal championship, compatibility, and environmental factors external pressure, inter-organisational trust, critical mass, legal/policy framework. This study is the first to conceptualise an integrated relationship between EDI adoption, technological factors, organisational factors, and environmental factors in one model. The study was conducted using a survey questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed to EDI adopters in Malaysia and in total, 284 responses were collected and analysed. The findings show that inter-organisational trust, external pressure, costs, and size of adopting companies have significant impact on EDI adoption. The study provides a clear understanding of manager's perception about EDI adoption in their businesses. EDI adopting firms and managers could gain an understanding of the complexities inherent in EDI adoption to avoid barriers and increase the likelihood of achieving desired benefits. Besides, this study is important in a global context, as companies in Malaysia are going for exporting their product in the global marketplace.

Evaluation of Hotel Information Technologies and EDI Adoption

This study examines information technology (IT) applications, the adoption of electronic data interchange (EDI) among hotel systems, and management support for IT departments in a sample of Hong Kong hotels. The empirical results indicate that most hotels have not installed decision support or strategic management tools. In addition, the ratio of EDI implementation between hotel systems and web applications is relatively low. The rate of adoption of automated credit card authorization, which can enhance the security of customer data, is only 6 percent for the property management system (PMS) and 17 percent for point of sale (POS) applications. In keeping with the increased importance of hotel IT systems, the background of hotel IT managers has changed dramatically in the past decade. Many more have IT-related qualifications, with almost 70 percent holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Because of the low adoption of EDI, the authors propose a revised EDI adoption model. The original model includes perceived benefits, external pressure, and organizational readiness. Within organizational readiness are financial resources and IT competence, and to those two factors the new model adds IT managers’ attitude toward and awareness of EDI.

Technology Adoption in Post-Conflict Regions

Post-conflict developing regions are special cases of developing countries which have received little attention in information systems research. They are emergency situations which attract significant aid designed to help create economic stability through, for example, the use of IT. This study compared the experiences of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) adoption in the extreme environment of a post-conflict region to other developing regions. Presenting data gathered from 68 companies in Kosovo, this paper provides an in-depth examination of EDI technology adoption in a post-conflict region. The findings suggest that EDI adoption in Kosovo comprises different features when compared with other developing countries, indicating that current theories of technology adoption have not fully accounted for EDI adoption in post-conflict regions. From this finding, implications for interventions in post-conflict regions are drawn. This paper contributes to the understanding of technology adoption processes and offers new insight into the process of technology adoption in this context. This paper provides a starting point for further work which creates a basis for more effective interventions in post-conflict zones, contributing to economic development and stabilisation.

The Adoption of Electronic Data Interchange in Africa: Country Case Study of the Cameroon through an Institutional Lens

AbstractElectronic Data Interchange (EDI) automates the transmission of data and documentation across supply chains. EDI has the potential to significantly improve control systems and increase efficiencies in supply chains in Less Developed Countries (LDCs). EDI can enhance regional and international stability by improving access to markets and thus stimulating economic development. However, the adoption of EDI in Africa has not received much attention in control engineering and international stability research. This paper presents findings of a country case-study which used institutional isomorphism theory to draw up theoretical propositions and tests the strength of this theory in explaining EDI adoption in Cameroon. Data was gathered from 26 companies, and findings are presented and interpreted. From this conclusions were drawn about important isomorphic institutional factors that facilitate the adoption of the EDI technology in Cameroon.

Supply chain information and relational alignments: mediators of EDI on firm performance

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of inter‐organization information exchange on supply chain information and relational alignment. Drawing on literature on information systems, supply chain management, and logistics, the paper aims to present a multidimensional framework for considering electronic data interchange (EDI) adoption in supplier management and its effect on information and relational alignment.Design/methodology/approachTheories drawn from resource‐dependent and transaction cost economics, and the resource‐based view of the firm were used to establish hypotheses. Structural equation modeling using survey data of manufacturing firms was used to test the hypotheses and research model.FindingsResults support the central premise that firms must consider EDI adoption in supplier management to improve information and relational alignment between supply chain partners. It is through this alignment that firms achieve superior performance.Research limitations/implicationsThis study used a single respondent from each firm due to cost considerations, and hence might have affected the inter‐rater reliability of the survey data.Practical implicationsResults show that firms should consider EDI adoption in supplier management because of its positive effect on information and relational alignment, which in turn impacts firm performance. However, EDI does not affect performance directly.Originality/valueThe role of EDI adoption in supplier management was examined and shown to indirectly affect firm performance via improved information and relational alignment. Moreover, supply chain information alignment was found to enhance relational alignment among supply chain partners.

The relationship among formal EDI controls, knowledge of EDI controls, and EDI performance

As new technologies and software applications are supplanting traditional electronic data interchange (EDI) applications, new fraud concerns due to the ubiquitous connectivity of the Internet have increased the interest in EDI controls. Traditional outcome (or process)-oriented views of (formal) control should be supplemented by knowledge management considerations, and user knowledge of contents control and its importance should be enhanced in order to maximize performance. This research addresses the indirect effect of EDI control usage levels on EDI performance through knowledge enhancement. EDI controls were categorized as internal and third-party in order to highlight their internal and external aspects in inter-organizational systems. Knowledge of controls has two parts: knowledge of control content and an understanding of control importance. The research model was empirically tested using a structural equation modeling approach with data collected from Korean companies that have adopted EDI. The results indicate that knowledge plays an important role in mediating the effect of controls on performance. That is, EDI adopters can achieve operational and competitive benefits from high levels of knowledge in relation to control content and its importance.

Electronic Data Interchange: Research Review and Future Directions*

ABSTRACTFor nearly two decades, electronic data interchange (EDI) has been widely viewed as a technology pivotal to supply chain management that has also provided benefits to firms on multiple levels. Despite a substantial body of literature, there are a number of conflicting and inconclusive research results in this field. In this study, we synthesize the diverse body of research in EDI by organizing the literature into an initial theoretical framework. Based on a meta‐analysis of results from the empirical literature, we seek to clarify conflicting results from the literature in order to develop a more unified theoretical framework of contextual variables associated with EDI adoption factors and outcomes. From a managerial standpoint, our literature‐based framework offers a set of guidelines for making successful EDI adoption and implementation decisions.

The effects of EDI usage on production performance through the changes of management control systems

This study empirically investigated and demonstrated changes of management control systems (MCSs) when electronic data interchange (EDI) is adopted and utilised. Using structural equation modelling, causal relationships among environmental uncertainty affecting EDI adoption, EDI usage, organic forms of MCSs and production performance were confirmed. This study also empirically showed the mediating effects of individual elements of MCSs on the relationship between EDI usage and production performance. The results presented that environmental uncertainty is a primary cause factor for the adoption of EDI. According to the results of this study, it was found that under high degrees of EDI usage, forms of MCSs become organic (i.e. characterised by decentralised structure, high degree of integration, decentralised communication and team-based rewards), and that both the high usage of EDI and the organic types of MCSs have a positive impact on production performance of a firm. However, it seems that because of the information effects of EDI, a highly formalised structure and formula-based performance evaluation are required when using EDI.

Determinants of EDI Adoption and Integration by U.S. and Japanese Automobile Suppliers

This article examines determinants of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) adoption and integration in 76 U.S. and 93 Japanese automobile suppliers. The article constructs several hypotheses based on the transaction-cost and resource-dependence approaches and tests these hypotheses by data from these suppliers. Our study showed: (1) U.S. firms were more EDI-integrated with their customers, while Japanese firms adopted more EDI with their suppliers; (2) the resource-dependence approach seemed more effective in explaining EDI adoption, while the transaction-cost approach seemed more effective in explaining EDI integration; (3) the transaction-cost approach seemed more suited to the U.S. context, while the resource-dependence approach seemed more suited to the Japanese context; (4) EDI adoption had a positive impact on EDI performance in the U.S., suggesting the higher validity of our framework in the U.S.

Structural equation model for EDI controls: Controls design perspective

The evolution of electronic data interchange (EDI) provides a more convenient and flexible means of interorganizational communication as well as lots of organizational benefits. EDI is changing rapidly from traditional EDI to Internet-based EDI due to rapid development of Internet-based information technologies. Security and integrity of the system, however, is becoming a concern among EDI adopters. This paper examines the effects of formal and informal controls, each of which are categorized as internal and external controls, on EDI performance. Hypotheses indicate that controls directly or indirectly affect performance through their effects on the success of implementation. A structural equation modeling approach (LISREL) is used to analyze data from Korean companies.Internal formal and external informal controls have an indirect effect on performance through implementation success. External formal controls turn out to have a direct effect on performance. The results empirically support that causal relations exist between EDI controls, implementation success, and performance.

A quantitative analysis of factors contributing electronic data interchange adoption among Bruneian SMEs

PurposeThe primary purpose of this research is to examine and explore quantitatively the determining factors that contribute electronic data interchange (EDI) adoption among Brunei's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) not addressed previously.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based upon survey approach to collect the primary data from 50 SMEs in Brunei Darussalam based upon stratified random sampling plan. A one stage normative model that is associative in nature was developed based upon reviewing the previous researches and further in line with the research objectives. The model elicits six factors that are grouped in three categories, namely, organizational, environmental and technological.FindingsThe findings based upon regression analysis indicate that factors such as perceived benefits, government support and management support are significant determinants of EDI adoption. The 35 percent of the total variance is explained by these three factors.Research limitations/implicationsThe small market size as well small sample size is one of the research limitations in addition that only 20 percent of the SMEs have adopted EDI. The inclusion of some more variables such as external pressure and competitive pressure will not only increase the shared variance, but will also bring broader perspective to the research. However, findings support similar other regional Asia‐Pacific studies.Practical implicationsThe study has practical significance as it provides help to the management of the SMEs with the factors contributing towards EDI adoption. In case, these SMEs have to capitalize on EDI adoption, the management with the government support should not only take a supporting role, but also act proactively and competitively. The management focusing on the potential benefits could further trigger the adoption.Originality/valueThis pioneering study adds value to the existing knowledge and supports previous work. It further provides a platform for the future research. The EDI adoption among Brunei's SMEs could further be geared up by considering the factors mentioned above.

“100% EDI-connected suppliers” projects: An empirical investigation of success factors

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.

Data exchange in interorganizational relationships

This paper explores the theoretical underpinning of data exchange research, specifically Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), over the period from 1993 to 2002. It identifies the underlying research paradigms applied to examination of data exchange, and determines conceptual and theoretical gaps in previous research on data exchange in interorganizational relationships (IORs). Sixty-eight articles are analyzed. Results suggest a predominant concern with the outcomes realized with EDI adoption and use. There appears to be a shift in emphasis from dyadic relationships to networks. As a majority of the studies are of the survey nature using single cross-sectional snapshots, the emphasis appears to be on short-term outcomes of EDI-enabled relationships. Implications of the findings are discussed.