Matching process choice and uncertainty

Jones, Robert T.; Ryan, Chuck

doi:10.1108/14637150210425117

Cited by 13 publications

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“…The idea was included already in the famous product-process matrix (Hayes and Wheelwright, 1979a;1979b;1984). The matrix suggests that, for instance, job shops are better suited to fulfilling the needs of sporadic demand and changing customer preferences, whereas line production is better suited to environments with stable demand, high volumes and less need for customisation (Jones and Ryan, 2002). The same logic has been applied in other cornerstone theoretical models of our discipline too, such as the models on lean and agility (Christopher, 2000), efficiency and responsiveness (Fisher, 1997) and leagility (Naylor et al, 1999).…”

Section: Uncertainty In the Operations And Supply Chain Management Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Superior performance through supply chain fit: a synthesis

Hallavo

2015

Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how the moderating effect of uncertainty impacts the relationship of operational responsiveness and firm performance. Research on the relationship of supply chain fit and firm performance is discussed in isolation in different streams of research – such as in studies on responsiveness, agility, flexibility, efficiency and lean – without promptly recognising cross-stream contributions. This, at worst, prevents theory development. Therefore, the authors build a synthesis of literature from these streams. Grounded in the synthesis, a well-positioned empirical study that uses best research practices of past studies on the phenomenon is presented. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey sample of 875 Russian manufacturing firms was analysed with hierarchical regression. Findings – The findings show that operational responsiveness leads to superior organisational performance if the relationship is moderated by uncertainty and supply chain responsiveness. Additionally, a direct relationship between operational responsiveness and operational performance was found. These results imply that efficiency is a precursor to responsiveness. Originality/value – This paper contributes to the unification of practice–performance studies on lean, agility, flexibility, efficiency and responsiveness into a single stream of research: supply chain fit. The empirical results support contingency theory in the context of supply chain design. This paper also contributes by shedding light on supply chain dynamics of an under-researched national context. For managers, this paper offers concrete advice on decision-making regarding supply chain strategy trade-offs.

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Section: Uncertainty In the Operations And Supply Chain Management Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Superior performance through supply chain fit: a synthesis

Hallavo

2015

Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

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“…Proposing in that the performance outcomes of AMT are contingent on the firm's strategic manufacturing goals, these authors found AMT to fit better with quality-oriented manufacturing strategies and less competitive environments. Other contingency models, which hypothesize that there is no best way to organize, have also been proposed and tested in the operations and technological management domain, be it for studying the alignment of the production administrative structure with the firm's environment and strategy (Jelinek and Burstein, 1982), the contingency relationship between organizational structure and logistics strategy (Kohn et al, 1990), the fit between new product strategies and control approaches (Bart, 1999), quality management practices in congruence with process choice and environmental uncertainty (Jones and Ryan, 2002), and strategic and structural contingencies of adopting innovative manufacturing practices (Ketokivi and Schroeder, 2004a).…”

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Operations management and advanced manufacturing technologies in SMEs

Raymond

2005

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

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Purpose -Increased requirements for competitiveness, innovation, quality, flexibility and information processing capability has led a number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to implement advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT). Seeks to explore this. Design/methodology/approach -Using a contingency theory perspective, a survey study of 118 Canadian manufacturers was made to determine the performance outcomes of the "fit" or alignment between the critical success factors (CSFs) of operations management in SMEs and their level of proficiency in the use of AMT. Findings -It was found that while increased CSF and AMT assimilation levels directly impact operational performance in terms of increased productivity, cost reductions, flexibility, quality, and integration, a mismatch between the two significantly reduces performance. From an information processing view of the firm, it was also found that increased uncertainty in the SMEs' environment leads to increased CSF levels but not to increased assimilation of AMT. Research limitations/implications -Common to survey studies, the nature of the sample and perceptual nature of certain measures impose care in generalizing the results of the study. Originality/value -Provides information showing that enterprises must increase their ability to manage both manufacturing and information technologies.

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“…For example, a stable environment may demand centralized control and processes to produce a more efficient system. However, a dynamic and uncertain environment may require a customized and decentralized approach to make the system more effective and responsive to the dynamic environment (Jones and Ryan, 2002). Haavisto ( 2014) made one of the first attempts to apply contingency theory to the humanitarian sector, on the basis that the HSC context is an uncertain environment and HOs abide by a decentralized structure.…”

Section: Organization Theory In Humanitarian Operationsmentioning

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Organization theory in humanitarian operations: a review and suggested research agenda

Prakash

Besiou

Charan

et al. 2020

JHLSCM

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the current application of organization theory (OT) in the humanitarian supply chain (HSC) and identify the future OT-based research opportunities that can advance knowledge of humanitarian operations.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a systematic literature review methodology to identify the current status and future direction of the OT-based study in HSC literature. The applied theories are those that have been mentioned in at least two research articles in the HSC literature. The proposed theories are either adopted from the top four referred organizational theories in the supply chain literature or those that can explain the issue of information asymmetry in HSC.FindingsThe study identifies and describes eight organizational theories and their possible future research questions in HSC. Among these, the first four theories (i.e. resource-based theory, resource dependence theory, social exchange theory and contingency theory) have already been initially applied in the humanitarian field, while the remaining theories (i.e. institutional theory, stakeholder theory, transactional cost theory and information theory) have potential for future application.Research limitations/implicationsThe reviewed literature is limited to peer-reviewed journals listed in Thomson Reuters’ journal citation reports.Practical implicationsThis study may help future researchers better understand and solve, using organizational theory, the behavioral challenges faced by humanitarian operations.Originality/valueThe study presents current applications of and future prospects for OT-based research in HSC, effectively providing the first review of OT applications in this area. The novel framework and new theories proposed herein may enable fresh directions for HSC research.

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Matching process choice and uncertainty

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Superior performance through supply chain fit: a synthesis

Superior performance through supply chain fit: a synthesis

Operations management and advanced manufacturing technologies in SMEs

Organization theory in humanitarian operations: a review and suggested research agenda

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