Title :
Electronic data interchange: a research agenda
Author :
Kavan, C. Bruce ; Van Over, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Manage., Georgia Univ., Athens, GA, USA
Abstract :
The authors discuss electronic data interchange (EDI) as an emerging business practice that affects the exchange of information among trading partners. The theoretical basis for EDI as an interorganizational system (IOS) is provided along with an assessment of the current status of the technology. The potential, costs, benefits, and risks inherent in the adoption of an EDI are shown to be affected by the level of acceptance among the trading partners and the likelihood of adoption by a competitor. A model is presented which considers the interaction of the value chain and competitors in determining the potential of adoption. Major areas for subsequent research are also identified and discussed
Keywords :
electronic data interchange; office automation; EDI; OA; business practice; competitor; electronic data interchange; interorganizational system; trading partners; value chain; Business communication; Communication standards; Companies; Cooperative systems; Corporate acquisitions; Couplings; Data handling; Educational institutions; Information technology; Security;
Conference_Titel :
System Sciences, 1990., Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Annual Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kailua-Kona, HI
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.1990.205256
