ANALYZING ICT APPLICATION IN CHINESE LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION FIRMS

Most information systems and ICT projects in developing countries fail either totally or partially, including ICT projects in logistics and transportation Industry This paper uses a model to analyze current ICT applications in Chinese logistics and transportation firms The model is based on the notion of design- Onion-Ring model number of internal and external factors impact successful implementation of an information system The model was developed by Dr Richard Flecks and It helps analyzing and identifying the risk factors that affect ICT projects in developing countries The model explains the way in which logistics and transportation firm can reduce the risk during implementation of information systems It therefore provides guidance in which the success rate of IS projects in Chinese logistics and transportation firms can be increased