Supplier selection construct: instrument development and validation

Abstract

The importance of supplier selection is well established in the literature. However, while the criteria and processes used by supply managers to evaluate key suppliers have been researched extensively, little has been done to meticulously conceptualize and measure the underlying construct of supplier selection. This study proposes that supplier selection can be adequately represented by a three-factor construct that reflects buyer assessment of supplier quality and service, and the strategic/management fit between a buyer and supplier. The supplier selection construct was tested using samples drawn from the U.S. and Europe. Statistical analysis shows that both samples supported the three-factor supplier selection construct.

Flexibilidade e orientação para mercados em duas cadeias de suprimentos da indústria da moda: análise e modelo para futuras pesquisas

“…This research used the theoretical framework of Hsu et al (2006): for market orientation, the quality of the product, the level of punctuality, and the price that is practicable are influential. The first two can be associated with markets of higher added value or differentiation.…”

“…The market orientation was based on Hsu et al (2006): quality, dependability, and price. The variables pointed out by Stevenson & Spring (2007) were presented to the specialists of the two supply chains.…”

“…Other studies have included external aspects associated with supply chain (SC) action (Fisher, 1997;Lambert et al, 1998;Croom et al, 2000;Jack & Raturi, 2002). Further research (Lau, 1996;De Toni & Tonchia, 2005;Krajewski et al, 2005) gave an strategic role to the flexibility in the context of the operation strategy, mainly in meeting customer demands (Fisher et al, 1994;Vickery et al, 1999;Olhager & West, 2002) and market-oriented practices (Hsu et al, 2006). Specifically, regarding customer demands, competition factors and respective indicators have been proposed to evaluate the level of service provided by suppliers.…”

“…These indicators have focused on five main dimensions: price; quality of delivery; quality of the product (Cavusgil & Yavas, 1987;Katsikeas & Al-Khalifa, 1993;Deng & Wortzel, 1995;Mummalaneni et al, 1996;Katsikeas & Leonidou, 1996;Lye & Hamilton, 2000); product packaging (Ghymn & Jacobs, 1993;Katsikeas & Leonidou, 1996;Piercy et al, 1997;Ghymn et al, 1999) and associated services, mainly payment terms (Katsikeas & Leonidou, 1996;Piercy et al, 1997;Lye & Hamilton, 2000). In particular, Hsu et al (2006) proposed three constructs to assess the interest of focal companies by suppliers: quality of products and services; strategic positioning; and buyer-supplier relationship.…”

Ranking green electronic supplier in auto industry using fuzzy Delphi

“…Supplier selection plays essential role for the success of any businesses and there are several studies associated with supplier selection techniques (Heikkilä, 2002;Hsieh, 2002;Hsu et al, 2006). Suppliers' development is an important function within supply chain management and green supplier development is essential for effective green supply chain management (Bai & Sarkis, 2010).…”