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Title: | Information systems strategy in SMEs: critical factors of strategic planning in logistics |
Authors: | Kitsios, Fotis Kamariotou, Maria Madas, Michael Fouskas, Konstantinos Manthou, Vicky |
Type: | Article |
Subjects: | FRASCATI::Social sciences::Economics and Business::Business and Management |
Keywords: | Information systems Decision making Management Strategic information systems planning Decision support systems Strategic management Business strategy Supply chain Logistics |
Issue Date: | 31-May-2019 |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Source: | Kybernetes |
Volume: | 49 |
Issue: | 4 |
First Page: | 1197 |
Last Page: | 1212 |
Abstract: | Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that managers have to take into consideration when they implement the Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) process in order to develop Information Systems (IS) in the Logistics sector. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using questionnaires to IS executives in Greek Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of Logistics sector. Factor Analysis is performed on the detailed items of the SISP process constructs. Findings The results of this paper indicate that IS executives do not focus on defining goals which will be used in order to improve the operations of the supply chain for the IS development. Both IS executives and managers from the Logistics department of each organization should participate in the process of Information Technology (IT) strategy formulation and implementation. Executives from the Logistics department of each organization should be aware of implementing environmental and organizational analysis with greater meticulousness, in order to identify IT opportunities and apply IT strategy with greater agility rather than now. Practical implications A strategic planning process for IS development in the Logistics sector is required in order to achieve the consistently IS planning objectives. This is an important challenge for executives in SMEs who do not concentrate on implementing a strategic planning process for IS development. Originality/value This paper examines the factors that influence the strategic development of IS in the Logistics sector and improve the effectiveness of decision making regarding supply chain’s operation. |
URI: | https://doi.org/10.1108/K-10-2018-0546 https://ruomo.lib.uom.gr/handle/7000/741 |
ISSN: | 0368-492X 0368-492X |
Other Identifiers: | 10.1108/K-10-2018-0546 |
Appears in Collections: | Department of Applied Informatics |
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