Yevu, S K and Yu, A T W (2020) The ecosystem of drivers for electronic procurement adoption for construction project procurement: A systematic review and future research directions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(2), pp. 411-440. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a review of research developments on the ecosystem of driving forces for electronic procurement (e-procurement) on project procurement and to propose directions for future research for an effective adoption and sustained usage. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review was conducted in three phases to identify and examine literature. A total of 68 papers were retrieved and were thoroughly reviewed to identify the drivers for e-procurement. Findings: A total of 61 drivers were identified and subsequently developed into a categorization framework for synthesized understanding which reveals existing interrelationships. Although literature has consensus on some selected drivers, few studies have identified drivers relating to sustainability. Gaps were identified from the existing literature and directions for future research were proposed. Research limitations/implications: Since this is a literature review, future research could conduct further investigations focusing on the research gaps identified. The framework developed presents a basis for further research to explore the drivers in various socio-economic environments. Practical implications: This study provides valuable insights for improving the understanding of practitioners on the complex network of drivers for e-procurement. These findings stimulate discussions on benefits required for assessment in e-procurement adoption by practitioners. Originality/value: This study provides the first comprehensive review of the drivers for e-procurement adoption in the construction industry, which was lacking in the existing body of knowledge.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; drivers; electronic procurement; management; organization; project management |
| Index terms: | project procurement, body of knowledge, investigation, project management, methodology, construction industry, systematic literature review, electronic procurement, literature review, construction project, practitioner |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, knowledge management, project management theory and practice, research evaluation and metrics, production management, contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, data collection methods, research methods, information systems, practitioner |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Procurement, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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