Abstract There has been increased interest in supplier integration recent years, much of it supporting such initiatives organizations. We operationalize as a bundle practices that include set “internal” and “external” practices. hypothesize specific configurations can be important source performance differentials the adoption individual themselves. theorize existence level results optimal performance. The paper uses data from cross‐section more than 300 US manufacturing companies to test...

Abstract Purchasing integration remains an under‐researched concept, despite being described as a key competence in the literature. This study explicates concept of purchasing and examines its relationships with practices manufacturing performance. refers to strategic goals firm’s objectives. Alternative models linking performance are hypothesized tested using empirical data. was found moderate relationship between Increased investments were observed lead higher returns from practices.

Firms have learned how to strengthen the resilience of their global supply chains (SC) confront disruptions triggered by severe disasters. However, a new instigator SC disruption, quite unlike any seen in recent times, has now emerged – COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 virus. We model ripple effect an epidemic outbreak SCs considering velocity pandemic propagation, duration production, distribution and market demand decline. analyse risk mitigation measures potential recovery paths. Implications for...

While Industry 4.0 has been trending in practice and research, operations management studies this area remain nascent. Our intent is to understand the current state of research different disciplines deduce insights opportunities for future management. In paper, we provide a focused analysis examine state-of-the-art 4.0. To learn about researchers' perspectives 4.0, conducted large-scale, cross-disciplinary global survey on topics among researchers industrial engineering, management, control...

Supply chain (SC) disruptions are considered events that temporarily change the structural design and operational policies of SCs with significant resilience implications. The SC dynamics complexity drive such beyond local event node boundaries to affect large parts SC. propagation a disruption through its associated impact is called ripple effect. Previous approaches effect modelling have mainly focused on estimating likelihood disruption; our study looks at consequences. We develop new...

Abstract Supply chain viability (SCV) is an emerging concept of growing importance in operations management. This paper aims to conceptualize, develop, and validate a measurement scale for SCV. SCV first defined operationalized as construct, followed by content validation item measure development. Data have been collected through three independent samplings comprising total 558 respondents. Both exploratory confirmatory factor analyses are used step-wise manner Reliability validity...

The new Industry 5.0 paradigm complements the well-known 4.0 approach by specifically driving research and innovation to facilitate transition sustainable, human-centric resilient industry. In manufacturing context, workers' diversity in terms of experience, productivity physical capacity represents a significant challenge for companies, especially those characterized high staff turnover manual processes with workload poor ergonomics. seeking address such challenges, this adopts perspective...

Much of the research on quality practices and performance reflects a resource‐based perspective firm, dealing primarily with internal issues managerial technological competence in developing executing an effective TQM strategy. The neoclassical influence competitive environment remains conspicuously absent empirical literature. Our study aims to address this gap by examining contingent role international competition management performance. We develop test integrative framework management,...

Empirical studies for achieving manufacturing flexibility goals have centered around the uses and advantages of advanced technology. Few examined alternative ways attaining objectives. Strategic sourcing finds mention in literature as a potential route to flexibility. However, little empirical evidence exists validate this view. Literature also describes multidimensional concept but fails adequately examine synergies among different dimensions. This research investigates influence strategic...

Abstract This paper analyzes the interrelationships between international sourcing decisions, strategies, and supplier performance. We first discuss effect of global competition on need for firms to seek suppliers, present a number taxonomies that describe evolution supply base development. The deployment different commodity strategies (e.g., information sharing, single vs. multiple sourcing, contracts, partnering) in conjunction with is also reviewed. In second half paper, we examine set...

Abstract The role of employee safety in supply chain performance has inexplicably been overlooked by operations management literature. With a few notable exceptions, there is no guidance the literature for managers trying to understand that at their own or suppliers could play quality outcomes. This manuscript takes first step rectify this oversight using cognitive dissonance theory build series propositions link perceptions Empirical tests these provide initial evidence does indeed...

In this article, we examine how purchasing’s strategic participation influences supply management activities via the choice of appropriate operational and criteria. Specifically, study focuses on supplier selection monitoring ongoing performance evaluation based A combination choosing criteria ensures that benefits in planning translate into better purchasing cost, quality, delivery, flexibility innovation. We test hypotheses using survey data collected from manufacturing companies US by...

Increasing product proliferation, customisation, competition and customer expectations, as well supply side disruptions, pose significant challenges to firm operations. Such require improved efficiency resilience in manufacturing, service chain systems. New innovative flexibility concepts models offer a prospective route such operational improvements. Several emerging issues flexibility, risk uncertainty management, environmental sustainability, optimal strategies under competition,...

Supply chain resilience and its interplay with digital technologies: making innovations work in emergency situations Resilience supply chains is as vital for firms immune systems are human beings.Immune continuously monitor, anticipate adapt to dynamic environments.Similarly, capabilities (SC) enable recovery adaptation when the SC exposed affected by changes environmental operational factors (MacCarthy et al., 2016).One such significant rapidly emerging change digitalization society (Richey

Abstract Manufacturing flexibilities improve a firm’s ability to react customer demands without incurring excessive time and cost penalties. While development of manufacturing is desirable indeed critical for some firms, exploiting the flexibility capabilities achieve tangible firm‐level performance outcomes through effective execution becoming increasingly important. This paper presents conceptual model that introduces two new constructs: competence as distinct from flexibility. Based on...

Abstract Direct investments in supplier development and close relationship building are the two major collaborative management strategies for developing accessing superior capability. The impact of these strategies, however, has not been uniform across firms, calling a deeper examination their relative effectiveness. Utilizing multiple theoretical frameworks, this study examines relevance effectiveness growth maturity stages product life cycle (PLC). Specifically, analyzes influence...

SUMMARY This article develops purchasing competence as a valid construct and explores its relationship with different manufacturing priorities. An empirical study is conducted among professionals in firms. The results of the research indicate that can be operationalized, developed, estimated firm. Further, found to have positive impact on cost, quality, delivery, well new product introduction customization performance. Purchasing integration, component competence, relate all dimensions

Abstract This study investigates the issue of fit between process environment and advanced manufacturing technology, its impact on business performance. We find that different environments tend to align technology investments in distinct profiles, which are associated with superior Deviations from these ‘ideal’ profiles shown have a negative The findings also suggest firms not fully exploiting potential afforded by AMT compete off‐diagonal positions Hayes–Wheelwright framework.

Closed-Loop Supply Chain (CLSC) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) are two significant initiatives that have engaged European global business over the past few years. While direct effects of these on performance been found, nature interactions among remain largely unexamined. This exploratory study theorises investigates how I4.0 technologies can facilitate CLSC initiatives. Data collected analysed from enterprises located in northeast Italy. Partial least squares structural equation modelling...

Just‐in‐time (JIT) has been written about since the early 1970s. Studies have investigated growth of JIT sourcing and its implications. However, there not as much discussion issues faced by companies involved in pursuit a global supply chain. Undertakes systematic review logistics literature highlights key findings. Notes number problems best practice area, followed an empirical examination potential benefits adopting policies relative to non‐JIT buyers. Compares results attained with those...

Past research on manufacturing flexibility has emphasized technology and its contributions to flexibility. This study examines the role of sourcing practices in achieving flexibilities. Manufacturing is conceptualized as a multi-dimensional construct taxonomy existing developed. An exploratory empirical examination practices-flexibility linkage using canonical correlation regression analysis suggests significant relationships between practice The results support need for treating construct....

This study consolidates and extends previous research to propose a theoretical framework of manufacturing flexibility. The proposes antecedent roles for flexibilities in supporting range agility-related priorities; suggests how such can be developed; relates the effects alignment between flexibility-facilitated outcomes business strategy on firm performance. A questionnaire was administered 1700 senior level managers firms, with 322 valid surveys returned data analysis. results support...