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Adoption of industry-oriented enterprise resource planning systems: A rigorous empirical research in the mining industry leveraging PLS-SEM and artificial neural networks models
Author(s)
Yudhistyra, Wecka Imam
Date Issued
December 1, 2025
Type
Article
Abstract
Enhancing operational efficiency and enabling digital transformation in the mining industry can be effectively pursued through the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. However, there remains a significant lack of empirical research to guide successful ERP adoption within the underexplored mining sector in developing countries, contexts often characterized by harsh operational conditions, cultural resistance to change, and limited innovation. This research aims to raise awareness and facilitate effective ERP adoption by identifying, analyzing, and critically assessing the key determinants influencing ERP system uptake in the mining industry. Data were collected from 278 employees across mining organizations in Indonesia and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), complemented by Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models to improve predictive accuracy and uncover both linear and non-linear relationships. The empirical findings reveal that employee perceptions, attitudes, and organizational factors significantly shape ERP adoption behaviors. Notably, organizational size emerged as the most influential predictor, surpassing even employee attitudes and perceptions, highlighting that institutional readiness could play a more decisive role than individual user disposition. This research contributes to academic literature by offering a data-driven framework tailored to the mining industry's operational and cultural dynamics in developing economies. Moreover, it provides actionable insights for policymakers, IT leaders, and practitioners seeking to design effective technology adoption strategies that support sustainable digital transformation through ERP integration.
Citation
Results in Engineering, 28, 2025