Exploring the relationship between ICT, SCM practices and organizational performance in agri-food supply chain
Benchmarking: An International Journal
ISSN: 1463-5771
Article publication date: 18 February 2020
Issue publication date: 1 April 2020
Abstract
Purpose
This paper presents the concerns in agri-food supply chain. Further the research investigates the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in agri-food supply chain and determines the impact of supply chain management (SCM) practices on firm performance.
Design/methodology/approach
The theoretical framework was proposed for the study on the basis of existing literature. Data for the study was collected with the help of structured questionnaire from 121 executives and officers of the public food distribution agency. Partial least square (PLS)–structured equation modeling was employed to test the framework and hypotheses.
Findings
The results indicate that ICT and SCM practices (logistics integration and supplier relationships) have a significant relationship. Furthermore, SCM practices (information sharing, supplier relationship and logistics integration) have a significant and positive impact on performance of the organization.
Research limitations/implications
Further research could be carried out to test the moderation effect of SCM practices between ICT and organizational performance (OP). Extending the research study to the companies operating in other sectors can enhance the external validity of the study and improve the accuracy of parameters examined.
Practical implications
This study can be of interest to the agri-food industry as well as other industry practitioners interested in improving the performance of the organization from the view of supply chain.
Originality/value
The outcomes of this study have important implications that translate into a series of recommendations for the management of public food distribution as well as other agri-food-based supply chains.
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Citation
Kumar, A., Singh, R.K. and Modgil, S. (2020), "Exploring the relationship between ICT, SCM practices and organizational performance in agri-food supply chain", Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 27 No. 3, pp. 1003-1041. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-11-2019-0500
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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