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Information technology and supply chain agility are in vogue. The present study aims to investigate the impact of information technology (IT) on supply chain agility and its outcomes such as cost reduction and operational performance in fast food companies' chains. A total of 240 employees from fast food chains were selected as respondents. Data was collected using five-point Likert scale questionnaire developed from previous studies. The statistical results confirmed that adoption of IT is playing a vibrant role in achieving supply chain agility and supply chain agility helps to reduce cost and improves operational performance of firms. The study model provides a useful framework to examine the impact of IT adoption on supply chain agility and its outcomes. In conclusion, the firms have to focus on their supply chain management and make it efficient and agile by implementing the advanced technologies to gain operational performance. Implications have been discussed.
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The construction industry is one of the key industries for any country. It has been observed that this industry is suffering from sustainable solutions during project execution. It is evident from the literature that most of the construction projects are seriously affected by delays. Pakistan's construction industry also suffers similar challenges. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction industry is experiencing several challenges which have resulted in project delays. Thus, this study investigates the key challenges affecting the timely completion of construction projects. The challenges were discovered from the literature and investigated to analyze their significance towards a sustainable construction project. This study also observes the relationships between the key challenges using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). A structural model was developed based on the 55 common challenges identified from literature. Data collection was administered through a structured questionnaire survey using a 5-point Likert-scale. The challenges were grouped into six constructs. The outcome reported 20 critical challenges, with information and communication-related factors being the most important challenge in the construction industry. Contract management also significantly affects project time overrun. The created model served as a starting point for academics, researchers, and practitioners to create an effective system for regulating time overrun challenges.
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The 2020 has been a challenging year, disrupting firms in all markets and leaving global instability. Digital adoption using e-commerce, automations needs to be adapted quickly especially in construction. The delay in adoption will make the construction industry lag behind other fields and will require revamping and huge investments to have a competitive level if delayed. It has been observed that Construction industry lacks in digital transformation and E-commerce applications. Therefore, this paper evaluates the possible potentials of digital transformation and E-commerce in construction industry. A detailed literature review has been carried out to analyze the possible potentials, benefits and barriers of digital transformation and E-commerce in construction industry. It is concluded that with the application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and other innovations, the overall productivity, efficiency and competitiveness will increase in construction industry. Digital transformation and E-Commerce applications facilitate the _ flow of work and collaboration at different organizational levels. For large and small companies, ICT and e-Business are essential for promoting incorporation and cooperation with business associates, vendors and consumers, as well as making electronic transactions. It provides consumers with support, helps produce and accept sales and orders at a fast level, lowers inventory time, costs and decreases obsolescence. Maintenance of the framework, stability and lack of software expertise are the few obstacles in the construction industry's use of E-Business. Application/Improvement: For the growth of e-Business in the building industry, collective and full collaboration is needed.