Evaluation of B2B Back-End Integration models in e-procurement Usage

摘要

This study provides empirical evidence that higher use of e-procurement technologies does not provide any significant benefits without higher supply chain integration practices. On the other hand, organizations focusing on higher supply chain integration can achieve benefits even though their e-procurement technology usage is not that high. Hence, an important conclusion of this study is that technology without organizational integration is not enough. Innovator firms benefit from early mover advantage from both the higher usage of the technology and the integration with supply chain partners.