The Impact of Electronic Data Interchange on Organization - In case of Structure and Procedure in Purchasing -

EDI의 이용이 조직에 미치는 영향에 관한 실증적 연구 - 산업별 구매부서업무의 구조와 과정을 중심으로 -

industry each which are using a kind of EDI, supplier-oriented Electronic Data Interchange(SOEDI) to procure materials, equipment and supplies more effectively. The major objective of this study are to determine the basic nature of the impact of SOEDI on the structure and procedure in purchasing. The other is to identify the variables or determinants which influence the benefits which can be experienced in purchasing organizations. This study was conducted through interviewing of organizations which are currently active in the use of EDI. Samples of 107 purchasing organizations were collected. Some key findings of this study are ; 1) There were remarkable differences on influencing level and relationship of determinants which influence the benefits of purchasing organizations. There was the most remarkable one in trading industry. 2) The more suppliers, the more benefits. The transaction rate with suppliers who are affiliated with EDI is low as a whole but suppliers who are affiliated with EDI can be a critical factor on selection of buyers. 3) Procedure related to purchasing order was mainly changed. There is a development on signature but still exists. 4) The number of employees were reduced a little bit.