Leveraging open-standard interorganizational information systems for process adaptability and alignment: an empirical analysis

Pu, X., Yee Loong Chong, A., Cai, Z., Lim, M. K. and Tan, K. (2019) Leveraging open-standard interorganizational information systems for process adaptability and alignment: an empirical analysis. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 39, pp. 962-992. (doi: 10.1108/IJOPM-12-2018-0747)

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the value creation mechanisms of open-standard inter-organizational information system (OSIOS), which is a key technology to achieve Industry 4.0. Specifically, this study investigates how the internal assimilation and external diffusion of OSIOS help manufactures facilitate process adaptability and alignment in supply chain network. Design/methodology/approach: A survey instrument was designed and administrated to collect data for this research. Using three-stage least squares estimation, the authors empirically tested a number of hypothesized relationships based on a sample of 308 manufacturing firms in China. Findings: The results of the study show that OSIOS can perform as value creation mechanisms to enable process adaptability and alignment. In addition, the impact of OSIOS internal assimilation is inversely U-shaped where the positive effect on process adaptability will become negative after an extremum point is reached. Originality/value: This study contributes to the existing literature by providing insights on how OSIOS can improve supply chain integration and thus promote the achievement of industry 4.0. By revealing a U-shaped relationship between OSIOS assimilation and process adaptability, this study fills previous research gap by advancing the understanding on the value creation mechanisms of information systems deployment.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Lim, Professor Ming
Authors: Pu, X., Yee Loong Chong, A., Cai, Z., Lim, M. K., and Tan, K.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
Journal Name:International Journal of Operations and Production Management
Publisher:Emerald
ISSN:0144-3577
Published Online:25 September 2019

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