Previous research has identified many factors for IT adoption in the past, but few strategic and evaluative
position models are developed in order to anchor those strategically in regard to supply chain theories. With the
result of our surveys, more directions can be further explored our desks such as the length of being a member of the
supply chain, what is the co-ownership structure [resource interdependency: Galuti, 1999], and the success of
adjusting firms’ strategies by utilising this model. For the purpose of extending this model, the authors welcome
cross-country studies with other researchers. The preliminary result may provide some insights for managers who
intend to participate or who have already participated in the IT adoption in the supply chain. Our study can help
them prioritise the important factors in establishing strategies. Factors identified in this study are from the literature
review and empirical data. It is possible that additional factors for the model can be uncovered in future research. In
addition, the levels of IT adoption would vary as firms grow and the environment changes.