The effects of volume consolidation on buyer–supplier relationships: A study of Chinese firms

Cai, Shaohan; Yang, Zhilin; Hu, Zuohao

doi:10.1016/j.pursup.2009.12.002

Cited by 21 publications

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“…Hoskisson et al (2000) strongly encouraged the use of credible local partners when collecting data in emerging economies such as India and China. Cai et al (2010) cited an explicit effort to collaborate with local "[…] investigation firm to conduct the study, in an endeavor to obtain reliable information relating to emerging economies." Our study followed such recommendation by utilizing the help of a local professional organization identified by a partner university in India.…”

Section: Survey Administrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Supply chain learning, integration, and flexibility performance: an empirical study in India

Willis

Genchev

Chen

2016

IJLM

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Purpose Supply chain flexibility has been acknowledged as a necessity in the context of constantly changing operational and service requirements in the global marketplace. However, limited research has focused on analyzing and empirically testing the dynamics of achieving enhanced flexibility performance. Drawing upon the knowledge-based view of the firm, the purpose of this paper is to address this research gap by introducing supply chain learning (SCL) and integration as key factors in the process. Design/methodology/approach Survey data were collected in India. Structural equation modeling technique was used as the main analysis method to test the proposed conceptual model on SCL, integration, and flexibility performance. Findings Research findings indicate that the supply chain integration construct (in its internal and external dimensions) mediates the proposed SCL-flexibility performance relationship. The analysis also confirms the positive relationship between cross-functional integration and inter-firm integration. Research limitations/implications Focusing on only one country may limit the generalizability of the findings. Also, cross-sectional data collection may not be the ideal approach for evaluating the impacts of SCL. Therefore, future research with longitudinal data and in different contexts is warranted to validate the research results of this study. Originality/value The proposed conceptual model adds to the limited existing knowledge body of SCL and links SCL, integration, and flexibility performance. It also provides a new venue for future research in this area.

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Section: Survey Administrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Supply chain learning, integration, and flexibility performance: an empirical study in India

Willis

Genchev

Chen

2016

IJLM

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“…Given its importance, there are several sources of conflicts that can affect the quality of the relationship between an IT client and IT vendor (Cai et al, 2010). Based on a literature review, Table 1 provides some examples for the identification of sources and causes of conflicts that have direct effects in ITO.…”

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A strategic conflict analysis in IT outsourcing using the graph model for conflict resolution

Silva

Poleto

Gusmão

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JEIM

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a strategic conflict analysis, based on the graph model for conflict resolution (GMCR), that is applied to information technology outsourcing (ITO) in a real-world software development and implementation process in Brazil.Design/methodology/approachBecause the idea of this study is to answer “why” the ITO conflicts occur and “how” they can be avoided, the case study methodology was adopted. The software GMCR II was used to analyze the interactions between an IT vendor and an IT client.FindingsThe results suggest that a lack of relational governance is a critical issue that could be handled to improve the interaction between those involved.Research limitations/implicationsThe main results are restricted to the case study and cannot be generalized. Moreover, a specific limitation of this paper pertains to the use of the GMCR and the consequent difficulty for IT vendors and IT clients to work with a large number of actions and to set preferences for several states of conflict.Practical implicationsThe strategic analysis of outsourcing conflicts provides a holistic view of the current situation that may assist the client and vendor in future decisions and identify guidelines to ensure successful ITO. Therefore, this paper provides an effective guide for clients and vendors to better manage conflicts and establish a contingency vision to avoid such disputes.Originality/valueThe ITO conflict is analyzed using the GMCR, considering both perspectives of the outsourcing process (vendors and clients).

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“…The main objective of the SRM is to streamline and develop a systematic methodology between the organization and its suppliers in terms of processes and deliveries of the products. 85 Cai et al 86 revealed that the SRM enhances the organizational performances as well as improves the organizational learning abilities. Kanji and Wong 87 have discussed that suppliers’ knowledge and expertise also plays a critical role in terms of development of new product, manufacturing higher quality products and dynamic response as per market conditions.…”

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Development of a framework for lean production system: An integrative approach

Jasti

Kodali

2015

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B:

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Lean production is one of the alternatives to achieve excellence in the organizational operations. The objective of this study is to develop a lean production system framework by conducting critical analysis and comparative analysis on the existing lean production system frameworks. The study has collected 131 lean production system-related frameworks from the literature survey. The study has identified 39 frameworks using validity and reliability analysis, which is considered as a sample of framework in this study. The study has performed critical analysis on the sample of the frameworks in the aspects of novelty of frameworks, background development of framework, status of verification of frameworks and verification methodology used to verify the proposed frameworks. The study has proposed a framework with the help of domain knowledge, through discussion with experts in the field, comparative analysis as well as reliability and validity analysis. The study clearly discloses major irregularities in lean production system literature such as majority of frameworks have been developed based on novelty concept. The study also found a lack of significant participation of practitioners and consultants in the development of lean production system-related frameworks. The study has identified 11 pillars with the help of comparative analysis. However, finally the study has proposed a framework with the help of 11 pillars and 83 elements in the field of lean production system.

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The effects of volume consolidation on buyer–supplier relationships: A study of Chinese firms

Cited by 21 publications

References 73 publications

Supply chain learning, integration, and flexibility performance: an empirical study in India

Supply chain learning, integration, and flexibility performance: an empirical study in India

A strategic conflict analysis in IT outsourcing using the graph model for conflict resolution

Development of a framework for lean production system: An integrative approach

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