The apparel industry is part of the creative industry that makes an important contribution to the Indonesian economy. This research is aimed at identifying the factors that influence the adoption of ICT in smallscale garment traders in Java-Indonesia. The use of information and communication technology in small garment merchant businesses needs to be supported by the government, private institutions, universities, and nongovernmental organizations in the form of counseling, training, and assistance with internet access and business information. To overcome obstacles faced by SMEs in adopting ICTs such as lack of understanding of ICT, infrastructure limitations. The research process was conducted for apparel small scale businesses in the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, West Java province, Yogyakarta Special Region province, and East Java province. Selection of respondent data using survey methods. Data collection is done by interview, filling out questionnaires, and observations to 205 respondents of small-scale clothing traders. Questionnaire data processing using SPSS software version 23. The process of data analysis using SEM-based PLS analysis and data processing using PLS Smart 2.0 software. In this study, it was found that non-financial services had a partial effect on the adoption of ICT which meant that the government and other related parties could provide the services needed by SMEs in adopting ICTs such as completing ICT infrastructure at business locations and training assistance related to ICT.
Volume 12 | Issue 3
Pages: 659-663
DOI: 10.5373/JARDCS/V12I3/20201930