The strategic changes by adopting internet‐based interorganizational systems

Abstract

Purpose

The objective of this paper is to investigate the strategic changes from adopting Internet‐based Interorganizational Systems (IIOS) within the logistics industry.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper reviews literature of the evolution of IIOS from Interorganizational Systems (IOS); identifies challenges encountered by the logistics industry in a new digital economy; presents an IIOS model for the logistics industry; and examines a number of strategic changes of adopting IIOS from a case study.

Findings

The paper illustrates a number of strategic changes by adopting IIOS from a case study.

Research limitations/implications

It supports the development of the IIOS model for the logistics industry; links this theoretical model into practice; and provides the direction for future research.

Practical implications

This paper is very useful for third‐party logistics providers as it helps them to understand how IIOS changes the structure of the logistics industry and alters the rules of competition.

Originality/value

This study provides a contribution in practice by linking a theoretical IIOS model for the logistics industry to a practical real case.

Citation

Lai, I.K.W. (2007), "The strategic changes by adopting internet‐based interorganizational systems", Management Research News, Vol. 30 No. 7, pp. 495-509. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170710759711