The synergistic and complementary effects of supply chain justice and integration practices on supply chain performance: A conceptual framework and research propositions

Abstract

In recent years, firms have been using their supply chain integration (SCI) as a competitive weapon in the intensive, globalised competitive arena. The contingent perspective in supply chain management maintains that it is necessary to observe the interaction between SCI practices and supply chain justice. A critical issue to be resolved is whether this fit leads to synergistic and complementary effects on supply chain performance. In order to contribute to this research problem, we analysed supply chain justice instances in order to determine the importance of supply chain justice, as well as highlights complementary role in SCI and its influences on supply chain performance. A conceptual framework has been developed and five propositions established to verify the contents of a theoretical study. Accordingly, balancing the adoption of SCI practices and supply chain justice will lead to the generation of greater benefits relative to the effect of both independent driving forces on supply chain performance. Furthermore, the proposed framework has been analysed in order to examine its applicability in the South African context. The study thereby suggests the empirical research guidelines and the paper concludes with a discussion of future research.

Inhibitors and enablers of supply chain integration across multiple supply chain tiers: evidence from Malawi

“…Their study concluded that dependence inhibits SCI by encouraging opportunistic tendencies, while interdependence enhanced SCI by promoting the pursuit of overlapping SCM objectives. Ziaullah et al (2015) investigated the interaction effects of SCI and SC justice on SC performance within the South African context. Recently, some scholars examined the influence of three drivers of SC performance, namely, inter-firm trust, commitment and relationship durability, within the South African food retail industry (Ngouapegne and Chinomona, 2019).…”

“…Ziaullah et al (2015) investigated the interaction effects of SCI and SC justice on SC performance within the South African context. Recently, some scholars examined the influence of three drivers of SC performance, namely, inter-firm trust, commitment and relationship durability, within the South African food retail industry (Ngouapegne and Chinomona, 2019).…”

Investigating the impact of supply chain integration on operational performance with a mediating role of supply chain capabilities of the SME sector in Pakistan

“…Constraints on SC in developing and established nations are likely to differ, emphasizing the need for more similar research in emerging countries (Lee et al, 2016). While empirical research into SC integration, SC capabilities, and operational performance is still lacking in Pakistan, the recent appearance of such studies is encouraging (Ziaullah et al, 2015).…”