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E-business and e-supply strategy in small and medium sized businesses (SMEs)

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Summary, in English

The purpose of this research was to investigate e-business and e-supply strategies in Scottish small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The paper reviews academic literature and recent survey reports on the degree of e-business adoption in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The qualitative methodology undertaken is described, findings are discussed and implications from this study for e-business strategies outlined. This was an exploratory study using a small sample with possible geographic biases. Nevertheless, the data so far are in line with findings from larger studies. The role of support agencies is examined, as well as how government could better serve the SMEs. Finally conclusions and future research plans are presented.

Publishing year

2003

Language

English

Pages

343-354

Publication/Series

Supply Chain Management

Volume

8

Issue

3-4

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Topic

  • Economics and Business

Keywords

  • electronic commerce
  • small to medium-sized enterprises
  • management
  • Scotland
  • supply chain

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1359-8546