Exploring Superior Distribution Practices in the Paper Industry

Kale, Rahul; Choi, Youngtae; Paulraj, Antony; Williamson, Steven

doi:10.2307/25702541

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“…Measurement and structural models were built in partial least squares (PLS), utilizing the SmartPLS software (Ringle, Sarstedt, and Straub 2012 ;Ringle, Wende, and Will 2005 ). Our application of PLS is consistent with prior practice in logistics and supply chain management research (e.g., Kale et al 2009 ; López-Navarro, Moliner-Tena, and Rodríguez-Artola 2011 ; Srivastava, Srinivasan, and Iyer 2015 ).…”

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Mobile Devices and Applications for Supply Chain Management: Process, Contingency, and Performance Effects

Schoenherr

2016

Transportation Journal

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While the adoption, use, and impact of mobile devices and applications (MDA) in downstream (B2C) settings have received considerable attention, studies on these issues in the upstream (B2B) context have been largely absent. The present work fills this gap and investigates the use of MDA for supply chain management (SCM). In doing so, we address several shortcomings noted in extant technology acceptance research and merge this framework with the resource-based view. First, arguments are developed for the central role played by behavioral intention in the relationship from perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness to usage behavior, positioning behavioral intention as an important process element. Second, competitive pressure is theorized to represent an influential contingency, moderating the impact of behavioral intention on usage behavior. Third, the impact of usage behavior on five important strategic performance measures necessary for competitive success (delivery, flexibility, quality, cost, and innovation performance) is assessed, pinpointing the value of MDA for SCM across these crucial measures of performance. And fourth, information uncertainty is positioned as a contextual force that can enhance the value of using MDA for competitive performance. Survey data from 217 adopters of MDA for SCM are used to test our expectations.

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Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 78%

Mobile Devices and Applications for Supply Chain Management: Process, Contingency, and Performance Effects

Schoenherr

2016

Transportation Journal

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“…The variable information search had a relatively low composite reliability. While still at an acceptable level (Kale et al 2009), a look at the measurement items may explain this low value. For example, a respondent indicating the solicitation of others within the firm does not automatically have to solicit top management for information as well.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While most of the values were well above the suggested 0.70 level, the Cronbach alpha for the information search scale exhibited a reliability of 0.60, which is still at an acceptable level (cf. Kale et al 2009). Finally, construct validity was assured by obtaining acceptable levels for content validity, unidimensionality, reliability, convergent and discriminant validity (O'Leary-Kelly and Vokurka 1998).…”

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Goal Orientation and Preparation Process in Online Reverse Auctions:

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Vincent

2014

Transportation Journal

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While online reverse auctions (ORAs) have become a popular tool to conduct business-to-business procurement, academic research and practical guidance are still limited in delineating salient differences to offline procurement, specifically as these pertain to the corporate buyer's goal orientation and preparation process preceding the negotiations. This article focuses on these fundamental dimensions characterizing the strategic sourcing approach, and contrasts their pursuit in ORAs and offline procurement. We consider a multi-item request for quotation (RFQ) and investigate the dimensions of price competitiveness and risk reduction as part of a buyer's goal orientation, and the aspects of information search and extent of analysis as part of the buyer's preparation process. Drawing on tenets from transaction cost economics, complemented with the literature in industrial buyer behavior, we theorize that the goal of price competitiveness is pursued to a greater degree in ORAs, whereas the goal of risk reduction is pursued to a greater degree in offline procurement. Furthermore, we suggest that both information search and extent of analysis are greater in ORAs than in offline procurement. These contentions are tested with data collected from 825 procurement professionals. Various robustness checks and exploratory extensions taking into account contingency factors are conducted. Our primary contributions lie in the provision of a theoretically grounded framework contrasting ORAs to offline procurement along the dimensions of a buyer's goal orientation and preparation process, and the empirical test with a large-scale survey focusing on the unique context of multi-item RFQs. Insights for academic theory and managerial practice are discussed.

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“…As the upstream transport carrier performance influences the effectiveness of the entire supply chain, carrier selection decisions at the upstream play a vital role in terms of resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability of timber supply chains. While there is a wealth of literature on downstream supply chain logistics (Kale et al, 2009;Lin & Lee, 2009) and carrier selection (Bardi et al, 1989;Meixell & Norbis, 2008;Murphy et al, 1997;Premeaux, 2002;Williams et al, 2013), less is known further upstream, particularly at the raw materials (i.e., logging) stage. Timber management and logging companies (shippers) operate under immense pressures that affect their carrier selection decisions.…”

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Examination of upstream supply chain and logistics issues in the US logging industry

Dogru,

Elmadag,

Gong

et al. 2024

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Using a mixed methods approach, this study investigates upstream supply chain and logistics issues in the logging industry through the findings of (1) a systematic literature review and (2) an inductive and interpretive case study of Mississippi, a top timber‐producing state in the United States. First, we analyze 45 peer‐reviewed studies examining logistical challenges in the logging industry via a systematic literature review to identify existing cumulative knowledge. Then, we conduct 11 qualitative semistructured interviews with logging business owners/managers to understand better complex and interdependent logistics issues that negatively impact productivity and profitability in the upstream timber supply chain. Performing a comparative analysis of the systematic literature review results and interview findings, we propose a general conceptual framework that classifies 25 logistical challenges in three main areas. They are (1) supply chain issues, (2) company‐, and (3) industry‐specific issues. Finally, using an abductive reasoning approach, we generalize our findings by linking our conceptual framework to resource dependence theory, transaction cost economics theory, and carrier selection literature to develop propositions to guide future quantitative research efforts.

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Exploring Superior Distribution Practices in the Paper Industry

Cited by 4 publications

References 70 publications

Mobile Devices and Applications for Supply Chain Management: Process, Contingency, and Performance Effects

Mobile Devices and Applications for Supply Chain Management: Process, Contingency, and Performance Effects

Goal Orientation and Preparation Process in Online Reverse Auctions:

Examination of upstream supply chain and logistics issues in the US logging industry

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