Structuring the underlying relations among the enablers of supply chain collaboration

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present an approach to effective SC collaboration by understanding the dynamics between various supply chain collaboration enablers (SCCEs) that help to effective SC collaboration. The research presents a hierarchy-based model and the mutual relationships among the SCCEs using interpretive structural modelling. The research shows that there exists a group of enablers having a high driving power and low dependence requiring maximum attention and of strategic importance while another group consists of those variables which have high dependence and are the resultant actions. This classification provides a useful tool to SC managers to differentiate between independent and dependent variables and their mutual relationships which would help them to focus on those key variables that are most important for effective SC collaboration. The presentation of enablers in a hierarchy and the classification into driver and dependent categories is unique effort in the area of SC collaboration. He has about seven years of experience in teaching and research. His areas of research interest include knowledge management, supply chain management and production and operation management. He has published more than 50 papers in international journals and conferences.Structuring the underlying relations among the enablers 39

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“…Kumar et al (2013) have used ISM approach for developing the relationship among the enablers of e-applications in agri-food supply chain. Joshi & Kant (2012) have applied ISM approach for understanding the dynamics between the various supply chain collaboration enablers. Toktaş-Palut et al (2014) have applied ISM approach for the empirical analysis of the impact of barriers and benefits of e-procurement on its adoption decision.…”