Synergy is built by manufacturing companies with suppliers and customers in the supply chain to improve organization performance. The research provides simultaneous testing of competency management, supply chain integration, supply chain quality, operational capability as a strategy to improve company performance. Collecting data for medium and large manufacturing companies in Indonesia are performed by sending a questionnaire link via email and WhatsApp. 625 respondents received the questionnaires and 152 respondents filled them with a response rate of 24.32%. Data analysis were performed using partial least squares to test the hypotheses and found that competency management had a direct impact on supply chain integration (0.598), supply chain quality (0.387) and operational capability (0.346). Supply chain integration affects increasing supply chain quality (0.428), operational capability (0.619) and organizational performance (0.255). Supply chain quality impacts increasing operational capability (0.260) and does not significantly affect organizational performance (0.018). The operational capability of a manufacturing company has an impact on improving organizational performance (0.584). Practical contribution is that managers who manage the supply chain must continue to enhance skills and knowledge and supply chain components in quality for increased performance.

The global competition in the manufacturing industry has obliged the companies to adopt an efficient and effective business process and adaptability of the company's competitive strategy following the external uncertainty conditions. The competitive strategy should enhance the competitiveness of the company, which is formulated during the strategic planning process. This paper investigates the impact of strategic planning, purchasing strategy, strategic partnership, on operational performance. The research has surveyed, using a questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale, 135 manufacturing companies domiciled in the region of East Java, Indonesia. Data analysis used the PLS technique. The objective of the analysis is to assess the measurement model for validity and reliability. Besides, the analysis also examines six hypotheses developed. The result reveals that all six hypotheses were empirically supported. The manufacturing company's strategic planning influences the purchasing strategy and strategic partnership. The result also shows that purchasing strategy through periodic evaluation of supplier capability, influences the strategic partnership in terms of involvement of suppliers in the business process of the company. Overall, strategic planning, purchasing strategy, and strategic partnership affect operational performance. It was also found that purchasing strategy and strategic partnerships mediate the influence of strategic planning on the performance. The results presented here may facilitate improvements in operational performance in the context of supply chain management. This paper also contributes to the ongoing research in the supply chain management theory.

Globalization entails manufacturing companies improving their competitiveness to be superior to competitors. This study investigates the role of ERP implementation in improving business performance through supply chain integration, external supply chain integration, and flexibility. The research surveyed manufacturing companies that were implementing ERP technology adequately. Data was collected from 99 manufacturing companies in East Java that have implemented ERP. The study used judgmental sampling with criteria for employees who have worked for two years and permanent employees and have a role as a critical user or end user of one of the ERP modules in the company department. Data analysis used SmartPLS software version 4.0. The results showed that ERP implementation enhances internal supply chain integration by 0.708, external supply chain integration by 0.491, and supply chain flexibility by 0.244. By responding quickly to interdepartmental needs and integrating systems between functions, internal supply chain integration affects external supply chain integration by 0.373, supply chain flexibility by 0.249, and business performance by 0.196. External supply chain integration affects supply chain flexibility by 0.445 and performance by 0.360. Moreover, supply chain flexibility, described by the flexibility of employee working hours as needed, on-time product delivery, and production processes, impacted business performance by 0.378. The study results provide practical contributions for corporate information technology managers to invest in upgrading ERP software and hardware to maintain integration with a single database in making quick and appropriate decisions. A theoretical contribution to increase competitiveness with supply chain strategy and technology integration.

The use of social media for young people has encouraged communication and socialization with other users massively and excessively. Besides, activities by the community of social media users have allocated much time. This condition exposed productivity as a challenge in the place and family communication. This study explores the effect of excessive use of social networking sites on customer loyalty with the mediating role of perceived usefulness, behavioral intention, and essential information. This research focused on adult-young people who use social networking media daily. Data collection used questionnaires designed with a five-point Likert scale and distributed online through Google Forms link. The respondents were given rewards through internet charge vouchers to encourage them, respondents, to complete the questionnaires. The questionnaire was distributed successfully to 932 prospective respondents during 2019-2023 through social media (WhatsApp, Line) and e-mail. Four hundred seventy-two (472) respondents were considered to meet the sample criteria as an adult-young group—data processing using Partial Least Square (PLS) with SmartPLS Software version 4.0. The results found that excessive use of social networking sites positively affects perceived usefulness, essential information, and behavioral intention. Perceived usefulness positively influences essential information and behavioral intention. The essential information increases behavioral intention and customer loyalty. The results also found that behavioral intention positively impacts customer loyalty. The practical contribution of research to young adults can determine the top priority in using social networking sites so as not to interfere with work activities and good relationships between family members. The film industry can promote products through social media effectively and efficiently. The theoretical contribution of research by enriching marketing behavior theory and technology acceptance model to improve user welfare and comfort.

Companies today strive to integrate manufacturing processes with the environment to strike a balance. This study aims to examine the impact of green implementation for companies on the performance of manufacturing companies. Data was collected using Google Forms distributed online to the manufacturing companies domiciled in East Java. The criterion for the companies is that they have been committed to implementing a green approach to the production process, procurement of environmentally friendly raw materials, and green products. The partial least square technique analyzed data from as many as 115 respondents, with the position as senior staff level and higher, who have worked for at least two years and are permanent employees. The results showed that the implementation of eco-design has an impact on green purchasing and green manufacturing. Eco-design and green information systems implemented by the company can improve manufacturing performance by producing adequate overall product quality, and the number of products produced varies according to market demand. Therefore, the green information system affects green manufacturing and purchasing in manufacturing companies. Therefore, green manufacturing and green purchasing can impact manufacturing performance. The research results contribute to practitioners, especially top management, in committing to implementing Green which affects the performance of manufacturing companies. The theoretical contribution of the research is to enrich green supply chain management and sustainable performance for manufacturing companies.

Currently, streaming applications have been widely used by users to get comfort and pleasure in life. Users communicate with each other on social media related to the activities carried out. Communication is formed online as electronic word of mouth (e-WOM) between one user to another. The data distributed was 1238 respondents using streaming applications and 324 respondents in Indonesia who had used e-wallet payments as members. The analysis data was to answer all research hypotheses using partial least squares. The data processing results show that e-WOM impacts the perceived ease of use of e-wallets by 0.408. E-WOM positively impacts the perceived usefulness of the e-wallet by 0.270. E-WOM has an impact on e-wallet payment intention of 0.190. Perceived ease of use has an effect of 0.175 and perceived usefulness of 0.259 on e-wallet payment intention. Perceived ease of use influences perceived usefulness of 0.395. Perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness impact customer satisfaction in terms of 0.157 and 0.217. Finally, it was found that e-wallet payment intention has an impact of 0.173 on customer satisfaction. The results of this study contribute to e-wallet payment users and managers building two-way and effective communication through social media so that they can quickly and accurately solve user problems. The theoretical contribution is to enrich the theory of marketing behavior and technology acceptance models in electronic commerce.

The development of internet information technology has encouraged the presence of various application platforms that can be used for multiple needs. One application that is very widely used socially is the social media application. Through social media applications, users can share information according to their needs. The use of the internet also supports the use of streaming technology that makes it easier to carry out activities to watch movies online. The availability of information technology facilities and infrastructure makes it easier for people to get films. This study aims to study the influence of electronic worth of mouth on online customer loyalty through information sharing, perceived ease of use, and intention to use. This study collected data using questionnaires as many as 378 respondents of streaming technology users obtained from the spread of 1237 questionnaires, which means a response rate of 30.55%. Data analysis uses the partial least square technique to test the study's hypothesis. The results showed that electronic word of mouth directly affects perceived ease of use, intention to use, and information sharing. Perceived ease of use is based on the intention to use, information sharing, and customer loyalty. Information sharing directly affects the intention to use and online customer loyalty. The results also showed that intention to use impacts increasing customer loyalty. In addition to direct influence, the study's results showed that electronic worth of mouth indirectly affects online customer loyalty through information sharing, perceived ease of use, and intention to use. This research enriches the field of technology acceptance model with perceived ease of use, intention to use, and information sharing. Contributions to the theory of marketing behavior are related to electronic word of mouth and online customer loyalty. A practical contribution to companies engaged in the cinema and internet technology infrastructure providers is to sustainably apply streaming technology as a form of business that society uses.

This study investigates the application of the technology acceptance model (TAM) on the digital payment using social media platforms with the extended inclusion of perceived ease of use, perceived security, perceived usefulness, and trust in enhancing consumer behavioral intention. This work has surveyed 250 consumer films on the digital social media platform. Data collection used a questionnaire designed with a five-point Likert scale. The questionnaire was created using a Google Form, and questionnaire distribution was performed by sending the link through social media to the respondents. As many as 300 questionnaires were distributed, and 258 questionnaires were considered valid for further analysis. Data analysis used smartPLS software version 3.0. The result revealed that nine hypotheses were empirically supported while the others two were not supported. Perceived security directly affects trust and consumer behavioral intention. Perceived ease of use directly affects perceived usefulness and consumer behavioral intention. Perceived security indirectly influences consumer behavioral intention through trust and perceived usefulness. Furthermore, perceived usefulness directly affects trust and consumer behavioral intention. Besides, trust directly affects consumer behavioral intentions. Perceived ease of use indirectly affects behavioral intention through perceived usefulness. Moreover, perceived security affects consumer behavioral intentions indirectly through trust. Perceived ease of use influences perceived usefulness. However, perceived usefulness did not indirectly influence behavioral intention through trust. Finally, perceived ease of use did not affect consumer behavioral intention through perceived usefulness and trust. These findings extended the application of the technology acceptance model in using digital payment platforms in Indonesia. These findings reinforced current research on user adoption of new technology. Furthermore, this result provides a managerial implication for digital payment platforms providers to improve consumer behavioral intentions.

The use of mobile payments has become a public interest during the current spread of the coronavirus. The use of mobile payments prevents society from touching the payment media. This study examines the effect of ease of use on e-WOM through the intention to use and social media community on the mobile payment method. This research was conducted by taking data through closed questionnaires designed with a five-point Likert scale. This study distributed two hundred fifty questionnaires, and 202 returned to be processed using the partial least square (PLS) technique. The results of data processing show that the ease of use of technology applications had a positive effect on the intention to use an e-WOM. Ease of use of technology has a positive effect on the social media community because of the ease of operation and understanding of the steps for using technology to access and join as members of the social media community. Intention to use in the operation of technology and relatively low cost does not directly affect e-WOM but must go through a community on social media that provides an exciting atmosphere. The social media community has a significant effect on e-WOM. The social media community can share information on social media and share reviews between members so that it creates a sense of trust and mutual concern among members. This study provides an insight into the mobile payment provider to consider the ease of use of their design. This research contributes to the ongoing research in the online payment application study in the pandemic era.

Pandemic Covid-19 has resulted in disruption in various industry and business sectors. People spend more time at home than they do outside. People who like movies during this time can enjoy the cinema. However, during the covid-19 pandemic, it must be done online to follow strictly regulated restrictions on community activities to avoid the uncontrolled spread of the virus. As a result, streaming platforms with the advancement of internet technology are increasingly playing a role in providing online services for movie fans. This study investigated the effects of perceived ease of use, usefulness, enjoyment, and intention to use online platforms on behavioral intention in online movies during the Covid 19 pandemic. The questionnaires were distributed by sending google form links to respondents who have a streaming platform subscription in Indonesia. As many as 772 questionnaires were filled out completely and could be processed. Data analysis was done by using partial least squares with Smart PLS software. The results have shown that eight proposed hypotheses have been supported in this study. Perceived ease of use positively affects the perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, and intention to watch movies online. Furthermore, perceived usefulness affects perceived enjoyment and intention to watch movies online. Perceived enjoyment influences intention to use and behavioral intention. Finally, intention to use online platforms influences behavioral intention. This research contributes in theory to the technology acceptance model and provides film industry practitioners with insight into enhancing customer behavioral intention in the pandemic era.