scholarly journals Knowledge capabilities in supply chain networks: a taxonomy

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 655-674
Author(s):  
Robert Ogulin ◽  
Gustavo Guzman ◽  
Subasinghage Maduka Nuwangi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Managerial Decision ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Two Bodies

Purpose This paper aims to develop a conceptual taxonomy for building requisite knowledge capabilities for different supply chain network (SCN) types. Specifically, it examines knowledge capabilities required for three types of SCNs: efficient, collaborative and agile SCNs. Design/methodology/approach This paper integrates two bodies of thought (i.e. knowledge management and organisational learning) and applies them to SCNs. An abductive research process is used to develop this conceptual taxonomy. Findings The conceptual taxonomy details three archetypical knowledge capabilities – exploitation, exploration and ambidextrous. Those knowledge capabilities are required for efficient, collaborative and agile SCNs, respectively. Research limitations/implications This paper is conceptual and theory-based. The next stages of the research seek to further strengthen the explanatory value of the taxonomy through empirical validation. Practical implications The taxonomy developed in this paper provides a valuable and pragmatic tool for managerial decision-making in the context of SCNs. Specifically, it provides a roadmap for practitioners since the study develops an understanding of the relationship between knowledge capabilities and types of SCNs. Originality/value This is one of the earliest studies that attempt to unearth requisite knowledge capabilities for different types of SCNs.

The state of opportunities: clarifying the transitions between opportunity types

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 1398-1411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Welter ◽  
Sharon Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
The Other ◽  
Theory Building ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Types ◽  
System States ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe how discovery and creation opportunities transition from one to the other and thereby clarify the relationship between opportunity types. This theoretical work will offer insight for studying opportunities and clarify the different practical implications of different opportunity types. Design/methodology/approach – To further the understanding of opportunity types, the paper employs Dubin’s (1978) theory building methodology focussing specifically on the concepts of system states. Approaching opportunity types as system states clarifies the relationship between discovery and creation opportunities. Findings – This research argues that opportunities transition from creation opportunities to discovery opportunities. Furthermore, understanding the opportunity state can clarify the practical implications for entrepreneurs. In particular, entrepreneurs in discovery states employ different processes regarding human resources, strategy, financing, planning, leadership, and potential competitive advantage than entrepreneurs pursuing creation states. Originality/value – This paper offers value to researchers by clarifying the differences between opportunity types. To date, there has been little to no investigation into how opportunity types change from one type to another. This research offers to clarify the debate about the existence of different opportunity types and move the discussion forward theoretically. Additionally, this manuscript offers practical insights for entrepreneurs pursuing different types of opportunities.

The triad value function – theorizing the value potential of connected relationships

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 849-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mette Vedel
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Value Function ◽  
Managerial Decision ◽  
Apparent Paradox ◽  
Managerial Decision Making ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Structural Context ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to explicate how connectedness of relationships results in varying value potentials of triads. Design/methodology/approach First connectedness is re-described as an actor-perceived and actor-interpreted phenomenon. The re-description is used to theorize the triad value function. Next, the applicability and validity of the concept is examined in a case study of four closed vertical supply chain triads. Findings The case study demonstrates that the triad value function facilitates the analysis and understanding of an apparent paradox; that distributors are not dis-intermediated in spite of their limited contribution to activities in the triads. The results indicate practical adequacy of the triad value function. Research limitations/implications The triad value function is difficult to apply in the study of expanded networks as the number of connections expands exponentially with the number of ties in the network. Moreover, it must be applied in the study of service triads and open vertical supply chain triads to further verify the practical adequacy of the concept. Practical implications The triad value function cannot be used normatively or prescriptively. It is a descriptive tool which indirectly supports managerial decision-making through the analysis of how the structural context of a triad influences the value of relationships. Originality/value The paper offers an additional aspect for the study of value in and of triads. It illustrates that perceived connectedness of relationships operates as a triad value function, which captures the structural value potential of the triad for a focal actor.

Aligning conflict brand stories with product types

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 909-919
Author(s):  
Chin-Ching Yin ◽  
Hung-Chang Chiu ◽  
Yi-Ching Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Literary Theory ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Brand Attitudes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Customer Attitudes ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Using classic literary theory pertaining to conflicts, this study aims to investigate the links of various types of conflicts and brand attitudes, in the context of brand stories for search and experience product types. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a survey of university students to test this study’s hypotheses. Findings The results reveal significant main effects of four conflict reversal stories on brand attitudes. The influences of man-against-self, man-against-man and man-against-society conflicts on brand attitude are greater for experience than for search products. In contrast, the influence of man-against-nature conflict is higher for search than for experience products. Research limitations/implications To generalize the results, this study should be replicated using more heterogeneous populations, setting the study in other cultures, testing actual brands and using a wider range of products. Practical implications The findings provide insights for marketers seeking to use appropriate conflicts in their brand stories to enhance customers’ brand attitudes. Originality/value Extant research does not address the relationship between different types of conflicts and customer attitudes, and the current study bridges this research gap.

Relational bonding strategies in the franchise industry: the moderating role of duration of the relationship

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 830-841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-ki Lee ◽  
Sally Kim ◽  
Min-Seong Kim ◽  
Jae-Han Lee ◽  
Ki-Taek Lim
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the effect of different relational bonding strategies on franchisees’ perceptions of benefits. The duration of the relationship is framed as a moderator between three types of relational bonds and the perceived benefits. Design/methodology/approach – The data are collected via a survey from foodservice franchisees in South Korea. To test the study’s hypotheses, the research model was estimated with two-stage least squares. Findings – The result shows that social and structural bonds have a significant impact on franchisees’ perceptions of benefits. There are some significant interactions between different types of relational bonds and the duration of the relationship. Perceptions of benefits are found to influence satisfaction, intentions to recommend, intentions to renew the contract and long-term orientation. Practical implications – The study suggests that franchisors may want to focus on developing and strengthening social bonds, and also customize their relational approaches based on the duration of the relationship with the franchisees. Originality/value – This research illustrates the impact of three types of relational bonding strategies on franchisees’ perceptions of the benefits and also examines the significant moderating role of the duration of the relationship.

Brand value proposition for bank customers in India

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.L.R. Moorthi ◽  
Bijuna C. Mohan
Keyword(s):  
Customer Value ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Foreign Banks ◽  
Value Proposition ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Sector Banks ◽  
Target Segment ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to relate the customer value proposition offered by a bank with its structure of ownership. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a combination of exploratory and descriptive approaches. The attitudes and opinions of bank customers were gauged through a survey. Based on literature, a pool of items was identified to measure the construct of value proposition. It was hypothesized that different types of banks in India are chosen for different benefits offered by them. The relationship between value proposition and its constituent variables functional, emotional and self-expressive benefits was analyzed using multiple regression. Findings Results prove that while self-expressive benefits drive the choice of foreign banks (FBs), functional benefits are important for all types of banks. Research limitations/implications The research intends to study only the perceptions of customers having an account in Indian public sector banks, private sector banks or FBs. Practical implications The study helps to relate the type of bank (public, private or foreign) a customer chooses, with the value proposition it offers. Using this study, banks can configure the value proposition that is appropriate for their target segment. Originality/value The paper examines the value proposition offered by the three different types of banks (public, private and foreign) empirically. It links bank choice of the customer to the benefit assortment offered by different types of banks.

scholarly journals Capability components of supply chain resilience for readymade garments (RMG) sector in Bangladesh during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali ◽  
Syed Mahbubur Rahman ◽  
Guilherme F. Frederico
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Resilience ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe readymade garments (RMG) industry acts as one of the foremost vital catalysts for financial as well as social advancement of Bangladesh. Due to the harsh impact of COVID-19, RMG sector has been confronting a never-seen-before phenomenon. Since the supply chain has seriously been influenced, concern raises among industry and policymakers on how to support against disturbances resulting from pandemics. Accordingly, this research aims to explore the vulnerability and capability factors of RMG sector in Bangladesh, their relationship and how these variables affect supply chain resilience.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative research design has been employed. In the first stage, content analysis has been performed. Since COVID-19 is a new experience, newspapers were the source to become acquainted with the vulnerability and capability factors following the guidelines provided by Pettit et al. (2010). In the second stage, in-depth interviews with key informants were conducted to investigate the relationship among the variables and how these factors may influence supply chain resilience.FindingsThis study identifies fourteen capability factors and their sub-factors of RMG industry in Bangladesh in order to improve the resilience capacity against the vulnerabilities in the context of COVID-19 pandemic.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is based on the setting of particular industry in Bangladesh, where respondents are immersed in a unique culture. Special care is required to generalize the results to other segments and phenomena.Practical implicationsThe framework recognizes the balanced and unbalanced strength with the capability's components and find the relation between capabilities and vulnerabilities within the fashion industry. By creating the resilience network with the four conceivable positions, companies can find themselves with their capability's components and natural vulnerabilities.Originality/valueThis study investigates diverse components of capability figure against vulnerabilities to create the supply chain resilience. This paper, moreover, develops with four conceivable positions with their capabilities against existing vulnerabilities which brings timely contribution considering the context of COVID-19.

Impacts of supply chain uncertainty and risk on the logistics performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 689-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Wang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Structure Equation Modelling ◽  
Modelling Approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an empirical evidence of the impacts of supply chain uncertainty and risk on the logistics performance in the Australian courier industry. This study examines the impacts of supply chain and risk on the logistics performance in the Australian courier industry. Design/methodology/approach This study provides an in-depth analysis of supply chain uncertainty and risk’s impacts on the logistics performance. The structure equation modelling approach is applied to examine the relationship between supply chain uncertainty and risk and logistics performance. Company-side uncertainty and risk, customer-side uncertainty and risk, and environment uncertainty and risk are used to measure the impacts of supply chain uncertainty and risk on the industry. This paper gives attention to the supply chain uncertainty and risk in the industry. Findings The results indicate that supply chain uncertainty and risk have negative impacts on logistics performance. Moreover, the greatest impact of supply chain uncertainty and risk was from outside company in the Australian courier industry. Research limitations/implications The study focuses on the Australian courier industry, this may limit the implications of findings in different industries. However, the research models may be examined and validated in the different context. Practical implications The results may provide directions in the implementation of strategies to manage supply chain uncertainty and risk and improve logistics performance. The findings may enlighten both academics and practitioners to understand and pay attention to the supply chain uncertainty and risk in the courier industry. Originality/value There is an argument whether the impacts of supply chain uncertainty and risk are positive or negative in previous studies. In addition, there are very few studies on courier industry. This study clarifies the impacts of supply chain uncertainty and risk on the logistics performance in the courier industry.

scholarly journals Perceived understanding of supply chain integration, communication and teamwork competency in the global manufacturing companies

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yudi Fernando ◽  
Puspita Wulansari
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Manufacturing ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
And Task

PurposeThis study empirically examines a model that describes the direct path from perceived understanding of supply chain integration (PUSCI) to perceived understanding of supply chain responsiveness (PUSCR) to leverage supply chain manager's communication and teamwork competencies. This study also examines whether knowledge and task skill and proficiency mediate the relationship between PUSCI and PUSCR to improve the communication and teamwork competency of a supply chain manager.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected using a survey questionnaire that was mailed to the 413 supply chain managers of global manufacturing companies in Indonesia.FindingsThe result from model testing shows that PUSCR significantly and positively affected the communication and teamwork competency of supply chain manager and knowledge, task skill and proficiency as mediating variables improved communication and teamwork competency. The results found that PUSCI was related to supply chain manager's competency.Practical implicationsSupply chain managers are advised to focus on PUSCI and consistently improve effective communication and teamwork competency.Originality/valueThis study will extend the literature by utilizing the competency-based theory to investigate the perceived understanding and communication capabilities of supply chain managers.

scholarly journals Foliated networks to analyze moral responsibility: a conceptual model

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Eriksson ◽  
Per Hilletofth
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Moral Responsibility ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Information Flows ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Chain Links ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to explore how the flow of moral responsibility in supply chains can be understood through an analysis of material, monetary and information flows. Design/methodology/approach Social responsibility, foliated networks and morality are used to present a conceptual framework that suggests responsibility links in supply chains. Findings By understanding the flows of material, money and information, it is possible to see how different types (liable and political) of responsibility can be identified. Conventional supply chain flows are thus connected with moral responsibility. Research limitations/implications Responsibility issues in supply chain management need to include supply chain links created by monetary and information flows, as well as material flows. Practical implications Supply chain actors need to consider responsibility across their entire supply chain, which includes material, monetary and information flows. Originality/value Foliated transportation networks, moral disengagement and different types of responsibility are combined in a novel way to facilitate a better understanding of responsibility in supply chains.

Is innovation research contingent on competitive context?

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Pehrsson
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Managerial Decision ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Forest Industries ◽  
Buyer Power ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Different Levels

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to extend the understanding of innovation research and its contextual boundaries. Design/methodology/approach The paper opts for a systematic review of literature on innovation. Based on research in the agricultural and forest industries, it analyzes differences between research conducted in a competitive context of strong rivalry and research in a context characterized by strong buyer power. In particular, the review compares types of innovation under investigation and the level at which the innovation occurs. Findings It was found that competitive context significantly separates the type of innovation under investigation and innovation at different levels. Thus, the findings provide insights on the importance of competitive context to innovation research. Research limitations/implications The findings have implications for the understanding of the sources and directions of innovation, and the formation of innovation at the firm and industry levels. The review also provides a relevant foundation for further research. Practical implications The review provides a ground for managerial decision-making regarding innovation. A manager wishing to innovate is advised to evaluate the competitive context. The evaluation is crucial, as the context facilitates different types and levels of innovation. Originality/value The review is unique in its emphasis that reviewing studies of innovation requires the consideration of competitive context.

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