The impact of forecasting on operational performance: Mediation effects through flexibility enablers

Kalchschmidt, Matteo Giacomo Maria; Nieto, Yvan; Reiner, Gerald

doi:10.1007/s12063-010-0036-0

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“…Subjective measures are much more frequently adopted in quantitative studies comparing business results to competitors (e.g. Kalchschmidt et al , 2010) or in improvement terms (e.g. Caniato et al , 2013).…”

Section: Theoretical Background and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Subjective measures are much more frequently adopted in quantitative studies comparing business results to competitors (e.g., Kalchschmidt et al, 2010) or in improvement terms (e.g., Caniato et al, 2013). Given the ultimate goal of showing how to exploit the potential of the manufacturing network, a performance improvement measure was chosen.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Exploiting the potential of manufacturing network embeddedness

Golini

Deflorin

Scherrer

2016

IJOPM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance in setting the level of autonomy (i.e. parental control) of plants in a network to enhance operational performance. In particular, the effect of autonomy on performance is analysed directly and indirectly through internal manufacturing network integration (MNI) and external supply chain integration (SCI) as two dimensions of manufacturing network embeddedness. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is based on data from 441 manufacturing plants in 17 countries. Data were gathered during the Sixth International Manufacturing Strategy Survey. Five main constructs were obtained after carrying out a confirmatory factor analysis: plant autonomy, internal MNI, external SCI, efficiency and effectiveness. Direct and indirect relationships among the constructs are tested through a structural equation model. Findings Higher levels of autonomy correlate with higher effectiveness and similar efficiency. However, lower autonomy leads to higher levels of manufacturing network and SCI, which enhance performance. Although not statistically significant, the analysis of the total effects reveals a mildly positive effect of autonomy on effectiveness and negative effect on efficiency, which requires further investigation. Research limitations/implications Further research could include headquarters’ perspectives or additional determinants (e.g. business strategy objectives). Practical implications Managers should set autonomy levels strategically: higher for effectiveness and lower for efficiency. However, lower autonomy can also strengthen internal MNI and external SCI, thus improving operational performance. Originality/value The concept of manufacturing network embeddedness highlights the importance of considering external supply chain and internal MNI in the same framework, as both dimensions can affect operational performance.

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Section: Theoretical Background and Hypothesesmentioning

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Section: Theoretical Background and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploiting the potential of manufacturing network embeddedness

Golini

Deflorin

Scherrer

2016

IJOPM

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“…To test the mediation effect, three different SEM models were built, following Little et al (2007) and Kalchschmidt et al (2010).…”

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High-performance work systems, learning orientation and innovativeness: the antecedent role of environmental turbulence

Gemici

Zehir²

2021

EJIM

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PurposeThe aim of this paper is to empirically examine whether environmental turbulence leads to the adoption of high-performance work systems (HPWS) and learning orientation (LO) in organizations and, if so, how these two elements contribute to innovativeness. Past research studies widely demonstrated that HPWS and LO are strong determinants of innovativeness. This study incorporates environmental turbulence as an antecedent and explains the interactions between these concepts.Design/methodology/approachThis paper involves a questionnaire-based survey of 233 firms. For hypothesis testing, structural equation modeling (SEM) was used.FindingsThe results revealed the antecedent role of environmental turbulence in HPWS and LO. Additionally, HPWS and LO mediated the relationship between environmental turbulence and organizational innovativeness.Research limitations/implicationsThis research has the limitations of a cross-sectional study design. The study draws out some implications for firms facing turbulent conditions and intending to increase their innovativeness by stimulating a learning culture and focusing on human capital through HPWS.Originality/valueThe overarching contribution of this study is to test the assumption that organizations initiate changes in their internal systems as a response to environmental turbulence. By doing so, the study enriches current studies by exploring the mediator role of HPWS and LO between environmental turbulence and innovativeness. This research also contributes to the literature by demonstrating the antecedent role of environmental turbulence in HPWS for the first time. Additionally, it provides evidence for the relationship between environmental turbulence and LO.

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“…The structure of the base forecast provides the new estimates of the financial statements for the months still to occur in the year and the economic-financial assumptions can be updated when necessary. Therefore, updated information is expected to provide conditions for decisions and implementations that generate improved results, and thus lead to greater performance accuracy (Kalchschmidt, Nieto, & Reiner, 2010;Sivabalan et al, 2009).…”

Section: Hypothesis H6mentioning

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Structure of Planning and Control Artifacts and their Accuracy in Brazilian Family Businesses

Frezatti

Mucci

Bido

2022

BAR, Braz. Adm. Rev.

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Objective: the accuracy of planning and control artifacts is fundamental for bringing assertiveness to the organizational management process. The utility of the artifacts is questioned when the desired accuracy is missing. This research aims to identify the relationship between the artifact structure, the market assumptions, and the accuracy of the performance variables with a view to adapting the artifact profile to the desired impact over performance accuracy. Methods: this is a quantitative study based on convenience sampling and the data analysis methods used were structural equation modeling and necessary condition analysis. Results: within a sufficiency logic, the results support adherence between the planning and control artifacts, but not their relationship with performance accuracy. However, when analyzing the necessity logic, the artifacts become a necessary condition for a high level of performance accuracy. Conclusions: we show that the planning and control structure is consistent for achieving accuracy, but defining the desired level of deviation tolerance is a fundamental condition for the efficiency level of the management process. The more demanding the organization is in terms of deviation tolerance, the greater the need for artifacts.

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The impact of forecasting on operational performance: Mediation effects through flexibility enablers

Cited by 9 publications

References 37 publications

Exploiting the potential of manufacturing network embeddedness

Exploiting the potential of manufacturing network embeddedness

High-performance work systems, learning orientation and innovativeness: the antecedent role of environmental turbulence

Structure of Planning and Control Artifacts and their Accuracy in Brazilian Family Businesses

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