Paper Info
Title
Information systems strategy in SMEs: critical factors of strategic planning in logistics
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 to develop information systems (IS) in the logistics sector. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using questionnaires to IS executives in Greek small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the 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 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, to identify IT opportunities and apply IT strategy with greater agility rather than now. 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 the supply chain's operation.
Year
DOI
Venue
2020
10.1108/K-10-2018-0546
KYBERNETES
Keywords
DocType
Volume
Information systems,Decision making,Management,Strategic information systems planning,Decision support systems,Strategic management,Business strategy,Supply chain,Logistics
Journal
49.0
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
SP4.0
0368-492X
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
0
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Fotis Kitsios1238.71
Maria Kamariotou204.39
Michael A. Madas331.82
Konstantinos Fouskas400.34
Vicky Manthou5317.52