Role of Technology Adoption in Supply Chain Management : A Study on Garments Industry in Gazipur, Bangladesh.
SARKER, MUKTA (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121335541
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121335541
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This thesis investigates the impact of technology adoption in supply chain management as well as the utilization of specific technical processes —such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Automation, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems—on employee performance and operational efficiency in Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector. The study explores how targeted supply chain management (SCM) practices address challenges related to lead time, pricing pressures, and rapidly shifting market demands. The study employed quantitative methods as the main data collection approach, drawn from survey responses to provide a comprehensive analysis.
Out of the 60 RMG factories in Gazipur, data was gathered through a structured survey across 10 factories. The data emphasizes performance indicators such as sales growth, revenue, procurement times, and delivery times before and after implementing SCM technologies. Using a 5-point Likert scale (i.e. strongly disagree to strongly agree), the survey captured responses from operational-level managers and employees to gauge the effectiveness of these technologies in enhancing both supply chain performance and employee engagement.
Findings revealed that integrating technology and its related processes in SCM positively correlated with improved performance indicators and increased employee engagement driven by HRM practices. This suggests that the strategic integration of SCM-related technologies can significantly enhance operational efficiency and adaptability. The study offers valuable insights to stakeholders in the RMG industry aiming to increase competitiveness in the global apparel market.
Out of the 60 RMG factories in Gazipur, data was gathered through a structured survey across 10 factories. The data emphasizes performance indicators such as sales growth, revenue, procurement times, and delivery times before and after implementing SCM technologies. Using a 5-point Likert scale (i.e. strongly disagree to strongly agree), the survey captured responses from operational-level managers and employees to gauge the effectiveness of these technologies in enhancing both supply chain performance and employee engagement.
Findings revealed that integrating technology and its related processes in SCM positively correlated with improved performance indicators and increased employee engagement driven by HRM practices. This suggests that the strategic integration of SCM-related technologies can significantly enhance operational efficiency and adaptability. The study offers valuable insights to stakeholders in the RMG industry aiming to increase competitiveness in the global apparel market.