Internet and E-Commerce Adoption by Agricultural Input Firms

Henderson, Jason; Dooley, Frank J.; Akridge, Jay T.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9353.2004.00196.x

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“…Raymond and Croteau, 2006;Salavou, Baltas, and Lioukas, 2004;Lawson et al, 2003). Likewise, numerous ICT studies have specifically investigated agricultural SMEs (Clasen and Mueller, 2006;Achenreiner and Dylhoff, 2005;Batte, 2005;Henderson, Dooley, and Akridge, 2004). What these studies have done, and what the present study intends to do, is to shed light on and clarify issues and factors distinct to the study's target sector.…”

Section: Conclusion and Implications For Future Research And Practicementioning

confidence: 85%

The Impact of Internet and ICT Use among SME Agribusiness Growers and Producers

Burke

2010

Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship

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Much of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) research examining adoption and use of Internet and information and communication technologies (ICT) has argued that firms adopt and use the Internetrelated ICTs to different extents depending on firm size, industry type and CEO education. To understand these issues most studies to date consider firms across industry sectors. The results though are mixed, implying the need to investigate industry-specific issues. While some SME ICT studies do target single industries, only a small percentage target agricultural firms. The study presented here surveyed SME farm operators in a narrow set of grower/producer sectors. Results indicate wide use of computers and the Internet, especially for functions like email, online purchasing, and online business-related research. Website ownership is less widespread. Results suggest that larger SMEs are more likely smaller ones to adopt some ICTs. The study also surveyed the firms regarding their use of newer social technologies like instant messaging, chat, blogs, etc. Perceptions of ICT benefits and reasons for not investing in ICTs are explained. Implications for future research and farm operators are also discussed.RéSUMé. La majeure partie des études portant sur l'adoption de l'internet et des technologies de l'information et des communications (TIC) chez les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) prétendent que le taux d'adoption des TIC reliées à l'internet varie selon la taille de l'entreprise, le type d'entreprise et l'éducation du dirigeant de l'entreprise. Jusqu'à présent, les études qui tentent de mieux comprendre ce qui influence ce taux d'adoption tiennent compte d'entreprises opérant dans plusieurs industries. Les résultats de ces études sont partagés, laissant entendre qu'il y a un besoin d'étudier des facteurs liés à des industries spécifiques. Malgré qu'un certain nombre d'études se penchant sur l'utilisation des TIC chez les PME ciblent une seule industrie, peu d'entre elles visent l'industrie agricole. Cette étude a effectué un sondage auprès d'exploitants agricoles propriétaires de PME d'un nombre restreint de domaines de production. Les résultats révèlent un usage répandu des ordinateurs et d'internet, en particulier pour des fonctions telles que le courrier électronique, les achats en ligne, et des recherches en ligne sur des sujets reliés à l'entreprise. La détention d'un site internet est par contre moins répandue. De plus, les résultats révèlent également que les PME de plus grandes tailles sont plus susceptibles d'adopter certaines TIC. L'étude a aussi sondé les entreprises au sujet de leur utilisation des nouvelles technologies sociales telles que la messagerie instantanée, le clavardage en ligne, les blogues, etc. Les opinions à l'égard des bénéfices des TIC et les raisons données pour ne pas investir dans les TIC sont expliquées. En conclusion, les auteurs discutent des résultats obtenus et de leur implication pour de futures études.

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Section: Conclusion and Implications For Future Research And Practicementioning

confidence: 85%

The Impact of Internet and ICT Use among SME Agribusiness Growers and Producers

Burke

2010

Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship

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“…The EC website is the network platform to develop EC, there are more than 6000 websites related to agriculture in the countryside in China [10] . However, agricultural websites in western China are fewer than in other regions.…”

Section: Specialize E-commerce Websitesmentioning

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On Countermeasures of Promoting Agricultural Products’ E–Commerce in China

Gan

Zhang

Zhu

2011

Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture IV

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Abstract. China is a large agricultural country, yet the development environment of E-business in China is not mature. E-Commerce of agricultural products is a revolutionary change of traditional agricultural economy. This paper focuses on agricultural products' electronic commerce in China. Firstly, the paper describes the current situation of electronic commerce. Afterwards, the paper uses Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to analyze the factors hindering agricultural products' electronic commerce in China. Finally, it puts forward the countermeasures to promote the development of agricultural products' e-commerce.

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“…Hence, Internet as a direct channel presents a good substitute for traditional distribution channels. Pitt et al (1999) discussed the effect of internet on distribution strategies thoroughly and joined many other scholars in this orientation (Rao, 1999;Henderson et al, 2001;King et al, 2002). However, it should be clear that intermediaries (and dealers) perform different activities that are not easily replaced by manufacturers, at least not with the current structure of supply chain and distribution channels, such activities would include but not limited to: holding immediately available inventory, providing variety that make one-stop shopping possible, providing several forms of services including personal assistance, facilities, repair services, and return services (Levy & Weitz, 2004).…”

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Internet Usage and Traditional Distribution Channels: The Moderating Effect of the Firm’s Size in Jordan

Al-Abdallah¹,

Al-Khawaldeh²,

Alhadid³

2014

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Internet importance and effect is increasing in every part of daily life, especially in business where internet can provide some serious solutions for many issues, it can alter many traditional methods and procedures that would include distribution. Distribution channels are traditionally the organization, or set of organizations, responsible for delivering a product from the manufacturer to the end-users, Internet has affected traditional distribution channels in developed countries and markets, in fact; internet itself can be viewed as a new distribution channel. Accordingly, this study aims at identifying the effect of internet usage on the traditional distribution channels in Jordanian private commercial firms in terms of creating new direct online sales channel and reducing the numbers of intermediaries. The study also examines the moderating effect of firm's size on the original relation between internet usage and traditional distribution channels. In order to achieve these objectives, two main hypotheses were formed based on the literature review. A regulated research methodology was applied to test the hypotheses over a proportional systematic random sample from large, medium, and small private commercial firms in Jordan. A questionnaire was constructed and distributed to top and middle management of private commercial firms in Jordan. 904 screened and filtered questionnaires were processed using SPSS. The results of the statistical analysis were demonstrated, showing that internet has a partial effect on traditional distribution channels, the effect is limited to creating new direct online channel, and even this effect is weak, and got even weaker as the firms size got smaller.

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Internet and E-Commerce Adoption by Agricultural Input Firms

Cited by 45 publications

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The Impact of Internet and ICT Use among SME Agribusiness Growers and Producers

The Impact of Internet and ICT Use among SME Agribusiness Growers and Producers

On Countermeasures of Promoting Agricultural Products’ E–Commerce in China

Internet Usage and Traditional Distribution Channels: The Moderating Effect of the Firm’s Size in Jordan

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