Understanding supply chain resilience and robustness is increasingly important for managers. This due to the growing complexity of contemporary chains subsequent increased probability experiencing a disruption. Few studies within risk management literature have empirically disentangled concepts or explored their antecedents. study utilizes contingent resource‐based view perspective understand relationship between specific resources (information sharing connectivity), capabilities...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the different patterns purchasing function configuration, and relationship between such organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach Despite considerable attention, there little evidence showing current situation toward development functions within organisations. Through quantitative data collected from 151 UK executives, cluster analysis used uncover characterize four configurations. Findings Four configurations, termed...

This paper examines the effect of relational factors on knowledge transfer within strategic buyer–supplier exchange. Prior research examining inter‐firm has focused almost exclusively horizontal forms governance such as alliances and joint ventures, whilst vertical forms, relationships, is limited. We test four important properties: cooperation, trust, relationship duration supplier performance. Quantitative data, gathered from 104 UK manufacturing firms in eight industry sectors, are used...

Purpose Close links between buyers and suppliers are increasingly cited as a critical differentiator of high low performers in global supply chains. While the application performance measures to manage supplier relationships has been well‐identified encouraged literature, comparatively little research exists on inter‐organizational socialization mechanisms that underlie flow learning information within The authors aim develop model positing play an important role mediating relationship...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between supplier capabilities, supply chain collaboration and buyer responsiveness. Design/methodology/approach sample drawn from UK manufacturing firms across eight industry sectors. Data are analysed using a three‐step hierarchical regression model investigate main, interaction quadratic effects. Findings results indicate that suppliers' capabilities (flexibility, responsiveness modularity) directly impact but level...

In the face of increasing supply base complexity, organisations have to develop new ways manage or mitigate risk. This paper investigates impact four dimensions complexity on frequency disruptions and plant performance. We apply insights from organisational information processing theory understand how can against more frequent disruptions. test moderating effects slack resources as a means absorb visibility improve ability handle The model is tested with data 264 chain management...

Abstract Multiple organizations working jointly on shared activities in inter‐organizational projects for a defined period of time are used increasingly to coordinate the supply complex products, subsystems, and services across many industries. Despite growth networks as an organizational form, scholars have only recently begun identify how lead orchestrate coordination multiple parties with disparate goals, responsibilities, capabilities. Prior work offers limited insights into choice...

Management literature has suggested that the advent of mass customisation marks end for trade‐offs between and other competitive priorities (Pine et al. 1993; Westbrook Williamson Tu 2001). However, evidence supporting this proposition is anecdotal. This paper examines impact product on four priorities, drawing upon results a recent survey 102 U.K. manufacturing firms from eight industry sectors. The study indicates significant compatibility quality, volume flexibility, delivery reliability...

Purpose To introduce the special issue focusing on question: is supply chain management (SCM) an emerging academic discipline? Design/methodology/approach A brief discussion of papers in issue. Findings Outlines how stimulate debate nature and development SCM indicates that there intense research effort being conducted around world this field. Originality/value Provides a summary perspectives considered within

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore links between the process strategy formulation and subsequent performance in operations within firms. Design/methodology/approach An in‐depth literature review on resource‐based naturally led three hypotheses. These are then tested using evidence from field‐based case studies manufacturing/assembly plants computer industry. Findings research suggests that world‐class incorporate both strategic content processes, whilst low‐performing do not....

Studies of open innovation are predominantly concerned with firm-level strategy development. The result is that the literature has largely ignored multiple contingencies influence implementation an at level NPD project. In this paper, we develop a conceptual framework inbound project to assess factors help determine degree openness along three dimensions. We argue margin managerial action not only constrained decision up wide range different types external parties (breadth dimension), but it...

Purpose This paper aims to examine the role of product architecture in supply chain design. Specifically, it seeks resolve confusion over impact modularisation on supplier relationship management. On one hand, introduction suggests that buyer and firms should move towards greater collaboration order co‐develop products reduce interface constraints. other standardisation interfaces could introduce a “black box” approach component design, holding suppliers at arm's‐length reducing dependence....

Abstract Interest in reshoring, defined as the return of manufacturing and service operations from previously offshored locations to U.S., has gained momentum recently. Yet, there is no academic evidence on shareholder value implications reshoring decisions. This paper analyzes wealth effects 37 decisions announced by U.S. firms during 2006–2015. Our results indicate that announcements result positive abnormal stock returns. Mean (median) returns are 0.45% (0.29%), corresponding with a mean...

Despite the importance of knowledge sharing between supply chain partners, supplier motivation to share remains largely unexplored. This study examines role buyer power in knowledge. Applying a multi‐method, sequential research design, case studies followed by scenario‐based experiment, we find expert increases share, while use coercive decreases this motivation. We also that dependence has contingent effect; when is high, effects and on are weakened. The makes three key contributions....

Abstract This paper explores the dynamic interplay of formal/informal governance mechanisms, in terms functional and dysfunctional consequences for both sides dyad, long‐term inter‐organizational relationships. Using two longitudinal cases UK defence sector procurement (warship commissioning) we move beyond notions complementarity substitution towards a more nuanced view where mix relationships can be convergent or divergent. Our findings, showing that exhibit behaviour simultaneously, lead...

Abstract Multiparty alliances (MPAs) are increasingly used to deliver large utilities infrastructure projects on‐time, on‐budget, and specified quality. In theory, MPAs should help buyers coordinate suppliers, enable concurrent scheduling, create process innovations. On the other hand, these governance structures inherently less stable than dyadic relationships due their additional complexity greater opportunities for free riding. We conduct a multi‐source, longitudinal study, investigating...

Purpose This paper explores openness within new product development (NPD) projects. The purpose of this is to examine the impact breadth, depth and partner newness on innovativeness competitive advantage. authors also seek contingent effects appropriability regime. make suggestions academics practitioners based findings. Design/methodology/approach use a structured survey instrument producing an empirical analysis 205 NPD projects in manufacturing sector UK. ordinary least squares regression...

ABSTRACT The rapid adoption of omni‐channel strategies has prompted grocery retailers to reconfigure their back‐end fulfillment operations efficiently and effectively meet the demands online offline retail channels. Viewing in as a complex adaptive system, we present an eight‐year multi‐method case study UK leading global retailer. Over this period share sales significantly grew proportion overall sales. We observe four evolutions system respond operational associated with increasing Complex...

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to ask the question – does mass customization really hold key customer value? It argued that while can, and often does, increase value an offering, it not always case. In other words, represent best strategy for all firms in cases. Neoclassical economists tend examine concept terms utility. Utility a measure satisfaction consumer receives from consumption goods or services. theory states consumers spend their income maximize utility (Bowman Ambrosini...

Purpose Project-based supply networks are an emerging form of organizing used to meet a buying organization's operational and innovation goals. Knowledge sharing among suppliers in the network plays key role successful project delivery but is challenging achieve practice. The authors draw on self-determination theory (SDT) examine interactive effect incentive provisions (penalties bonuses) governance (lead or shared) knowledge motivation by individual boundary-spanners within project-based...

Conflict is common within global supply chains, especially where the buyer and supplier span different cultures. In such settings, formal contracts assume an important role in providing a language that specifies each party's roles, responsibilities, liabilities. However, primacy, use, interpretation of subject to cultural norms two parties involved. We adopt multi-method research design understand how context affects suppliers interpret respond contract functions (control vs. coordination)...