scholarly journals Increasing Rate of Diffusion of Innovation in Supply Chain: Targeting the Early Adopters in UK Supply Chain

2018 ◽  
pp. 209-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Y. Lee ◽  
M. K. Lim ◽  
D. Food ◽  
J. Hu
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Early Adopters

Factors affecting the diffusion of traceability practices in an imported fresh produce supply chain in China

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Yi ◽  
Phil Bremer ◽  
Damien Mather ◽  
Miranda Mirosa
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Fresh Produce ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Integrated Framework ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Food Recalls

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to facilitate the successful adoption of traceability technologies, such as blockchain, into food supply chains and facilitate the understanding of the barriers and enablers to their uptake by channel members' needs so that appropriate enabling strategy can be put in place.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, an integrated framework involving five components was used as the methodology: (1) diffusion of innovation theory, (2) the innovation concept, (3) the business structure-conduct-performance paradigm, (4) legitimacy and (5) trust was developed and assessed for validity through interviewing 21 channel members, including distributors, wholesalers, Internet retailers and traditional retailers associated with a global fresh produce company's supply chain in China.FindingsBarriers negatively framing channel members' attitudes and decisions included a perceived lack of need owing to fresh produce having a short shelf life and being of low value and risk. However, the importance of traceability and the need for effective food recalls were not always understood among channel members, and distributed trust innovations were also suppressed by their lack of compatibility with the Chinese hierarchical culture.Originality/valueTo date, channel members' perception of innovations in food supply chains has not been considered in light of the components proposed in the integrated framework. The adapted framework used in this study ensured a comprehensive assessment of channel members' attitude and motivations toward traceability practices.

Developing a framework for considering blockchain pilots in the supply chain – lessons from early industry adopters

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remko van Hoek
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Blockchain Technology

Purpose There is a lot of interest in blockchain technology in the supply chain, but to date, there is little empirical research to support managerial decision-making. Verhoeven et al. (2018) suggested five screens for ensuring mindful development of use cases for blockchain in the supply chain. This paper aims to extend the Verhoeven et al.’s (2018) framework and empirical research beyond the use case stage into the pilot stage. Design/methodology/approach Three case studies in different industries (logistics services, consumer products and retail), supply chain positions (manufacturer, carrier, and retailer) and geographies (Europe and USA) are conducted to explore lessons learned by early adopters of blockchain technology in the supply chain. Findings The case studies indicate that the Verhoeven et al.’s (2018) screens, with one added screen, are helpful in considering “what to adopt.” Based on the insights from the case studies, it is also possible to develop pilot design considerations that can inform “where to start.” Lessons learned include that there is value in scoping pilots in a targeted manner, including the use of existing technology in the pilot (as opposed to replacing existing technology) and that there is the ability to start a pilot fast, provided the existence of executive and stakeholder engagement. Practical implications In addition to the need to be being mindful in considering what use case for blockchain in the supply chain to potentially adopt, mindful consideration of blockchain technology in the supply chain extends into the design of pilots. Six specific design considerations are offered. Originality/value Based on the insights from early adopters in industry, the author extends guidance for the mindful adoption of blockchain in the supply chain beyond the development of use cases, into the design of actual pilots. These insights directly address calls for research from literature (including from Dobrovnik et al., 2018 and Ferdows, 2018).

Web-Based Education Diffusion

2008 ◽  
pp. 1306-1324
Author(s):  
A. K Aggarwal ◽  
Ron Legon
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Innovation Theory ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
The Us ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Web Based Education

Web-based education is diffusing across universities, disciplines, globes and educational levels. Many institutions are at the crossroad whether or not to adopt web-based education (WBE). In many cases their survival may depend on how successfully they can adopt WBE. In this regard they can learn from the early adopters of WBE, and from their experiences both good and bad without reinventing the wheel. This paper has two specific purposes: Describe WBE diffusion at a upper level university in the US, and the second is to discuss its diffusion experiences so that other universities can benefit from it This paper relates diffusion of innovation theory and the 4P’s of marketing to discuss web education diffusion. We feel this is a first attempt in this direction. This paper should be useful worldwide for universities planning to start WBE and are looking for some guidance on “how”, “where” and “what” to follow to initiate the process.

End Users' Acceptance of Information Technology

2010 ◽  
pp. 225-241
Author(s):  
Geoffrey N. Soutar ◽  
Steven Ward
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Computer Hardware ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
Research Findings

While there has been research on the diffusion of a particular type of innovation, few if any studies have examined the acceptance of a set of innovations (behavioral innovativeness) over time. This study using the Rasch methodology found evidence that computer hardware innovations are adopted in a particular order. The same could not be said for computer software, whose acceptance may be application based. This study applied a theoretical framework based on the diffusion of innovation literature (See Rodgers 1995). Data was collected via a telephone survey of 302 computer users. Scores obtained from Rasch analysis were used as the dependent variable (that of behavioral innovativeness) in a regression analysis, against factors such as overall innovativeness, use innovativeness, opinion leadership/acceptance, product class knowledge and use of sources of information. Determinates of the level of behavioral innovativeness were found to be personality traits of innovateness, (a willingness to trial new technology) and use innovateness (how innovatively existing information technology was used). The level of recent purchases in the last month of information technology items, a measure of leading edge use was also positively associated with acceptance of new technology. The research findings suggest that computer hardware manufacturers can assume that there is an order of acceptance of new technology and so can predict from the knowledge of existing hardware the acceptance of innovations in the future. Computer manufacturers can also effectively target early adopters of their technology given the results of this study. Rasch modeling can also be beneficial for organizations wishing to market diverse computer packages to users, as it allows a numerical scoring of a users acquisition profile or use of information technologies.

Gender and the Internet User

2011 ◽  
pp. 488-493
Author(s):  
Cynthia Tysick ◽  
Cindy Ehlers
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
White Male ◽  
Young Male ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
The Family

Civilization has seen an explosion of information technologies over the last one hundred years. The telephone, radio, television, and Internet have entered the lives of men and women at work and home, becoming the main forms of communication and entertainment. Unfortunately, early adopters and creators of these technologies were men. Women, working primarily in the home, were not exposed to these technological innovations until husbands or fathers brought them into the home. Oftentimes, wives and daughters viewed these “contraptions” as intrusive to the harmony of the home. Therefore, in order to appeal to the widest possible audience these information technologies were adapted, mostly by corporations, to appeal to women through aesthetically pleasing design, creative programming, and product marketing (Shade, 2002). By the end of the 20th century, the television emerged as the electronic hearth. Here the family gathered, shared their day, and engaged in entertainment or debate (Tichi, 1991). Today Americans are spending less time in front of the television and more time in front of the new electronic hearth—the Internet. The average American spends close to three hours on the Internet per day, exceeding the number of hours spent watching television by 1.7 hours (Nie, Simpser, Stepaniknova, & Zheng, 2004). The Internet has followed a diffusion of innovation pattern similar to all its predecessors, beginning as a communication tool for white, male scientists to share ideas, eventually being adopted by young male “inventor-heroes” who manipulated and improved it. These improvements motivated white businessmen to use the Internet to improve profits and productivity, gather information, and entertainment. In the end the computer, and as a result the Internet, left the man’s world of work and entered the woman’s domain of the home. Slowly, over the last ten years it has made a subtle impact on the lives of American women.

The blockchain-based Halal traceability systems: a hype or reality?

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 863-879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun-Jie Hew ◽  
Lai-Wan Wong ◽  
Garry Wei-Han Tan ◽  
Keng-Boon Ooi ◽  
Binshan Lin
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Operations Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Institutional Pressures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Traceability System ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Perceived Desirability

Purpose Given the emerging nature of integrating blockchain into food traceability systems, this study aims to investigate the intention to participate in a blockchain-based Halal traceability system through a united model that consists of Halal orientation strategy, institutional theory and diffusion of innovation theory. Design/methodology/approach A sample that consists of 143 Malaysian Halal food and beverage manufacturers was drawn from Halal Malaysia Official Portal using the simple random sampling technique. The responses were collected from the key managerial personnel with experience and knowledge on the Halal supply chain using phone interviews. Subsequently, the partial least squares structural equation modelling approach was then used to analyse the theoretical model. Findings The manufacturers would go through a chain of the process before deciding to participate in the traceability system. Firstly, the manufacturers which practice a comprehensive Halal orientation strategy will be more perceptive towards the institutional pressures that demand them to participate in a traceability system. Secondly, in response to the pressures, the manufacturers would evaluate the technological characteristics of the system and subsequently develop their perceived desirability. Thirdly, the manufacturers with favourable perceived desirability shall decide to participate in the system. Originality/value This study advances the current literature of Halal supply chain, information systems, operations management and blockchain through an integrated model that could explain 73.19% of the variance in intention to participate.

scholarly journals Adoption of Green Supply Chain Management among SMEs in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6454
Author(s):  
Chieh-Yu Lin ◽  
Syed Shah Alam ◽  
Yi-Hui Ho ◽  
Mohammed Emad Al-Shaikh ◽  
Parves Sultan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Research Findings

The purpose of this study is to integrate the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory and Technology, Organization and Environment (TOE) theory to examine the factors that affect the adoption of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices among SMEs in Malaysia. Twelve hypotheses were developed based on the integrating theories in technology adoption context. In this study, data were collected through questionnaire survey on the SMEs in Klang Valley Malaysia. A total of 298 responses were analyzed. The regression analysis method was used to test the hypothetical relationships among technological, organizational and environmental factors and SMEs’ intention to adopt GSCM practices. Research findings show that perceived relative advantage, perceived cost, top management support, complexity, compatibility, firms size, customer pressure, regulatory pressure and the quality of human resources are statistically significant factors influencing GSCM adoption among SMEs in Malaysia. However, observability and governmental support do not have significant effects on GSCM adoption intention. According to research findings, some implications which are valuable to academics and practitioners are also addressed. This study can serve as a guideline for successful implementation of GSCM among the SMEs in an emerging country.

scholarly journals RFID in the supply chain: lessons from European early adopters

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew White ◽  
Mark Johnson ◽  
Hugh Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Early Adopters
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