Factors affecting digital transformation in the retail supply chain

Abstract

The digital transformation, introduced by the fourth industrial revolution, has significantly transformed the value proposition of supply chain organisations. However, there is limited extant literature based on factors that influence the adoption of digital supply chain within the retail industries. The objective of the study was to explore the factors that influence digital transformation in retail supply chain. The study adopted systematic literature review of all pertinent articles, published during the period 2010-2019. The study adopted Technology-Organizational-Environmental (TOE) framework as a lens to explore factors that influence the adoption of digital supply chain within the retail industries. The study results suggest that most technological factors influence the adoption of digital supply chains within the retail industries compared to organisational and environmental factors. The study contribute to the body on knowledge on the factors that influence the adoption of digital supply chain within the retail industries.