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University of Central Florida

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2010

Technology, Management Systems, Aruba, Restaurant, s Aruba Gastronomic Association, IMS, Operations, Inventory Management System

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Examining Technology Adoption And Management Perception Of Inventory Management Systems: The Case Of Aruba Restaurants, Kimberly Severt, Robin B. Dipietro, Diana Herrera Jan 2010

Examining Technology Adoption And Management Perception Of Inventory Management Systems: The Case Of Aruba Restaurants, Kimberly Severt, Robin B. Dipietro, Diana Herrera

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The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of automated inventory management systems (IMS) and identify the stage of technology adoption for restaurants in Aruba. A case study analysis involving twelve members of the Aruba Gastronomic Association was conducted using a qualitative research design to gather information on approaches currently used as well as the reasons and perceptions managers/owners have for using or not using automated systems in their facilities. This is the first study conducted using the Aruba restaurant market. Therefore, the application of two technology adoption models was used to integrate critical factors relevant to the …