Keyword

Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP), E-business, Resource Based View (RBV), Competitive Advantage, and Firm Performance

Abstract

Formulated on resource based view of the firm, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of enterprise resource planning system (ERP) adoption within the firm and e-business between firm and business partners for competitive advantage. The relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance is also investigated. Mailed-questionnaire is determined as a data collection instrument distributed to listed companies that are registered on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Hence, 122 completed questionnaires are used in the analysis. The results indicate that ERP adoption within the firm and e-business between firms positively impact competitive advantage. The positive relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance is also established. In addition, this research discovers the positive effects of the introducing of ERP within the firm and e-business between firms for competitive advantage.


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