Annan, J, Boso, N, Mensah, J et al. (1 more author) (2016) Antecedents and Consequences of Supply Chain Integration: Empirical Evidence from a Developing Economy. International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 5 (1). pp. 10-24. ISSN 2051-3771
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the firm resource and external environment drivers and operational performance consequences of supply chain integration. The study’s theoretical model is tested on a sample of small and medium-sized firms located in Liberia, a Sub-Sahara African economy that is recovering from several years of civil strife and economic turbulence. Findings from the study suggest that increases in inter-firm networking resource and a high degree of dysfunctional competitive conditions drive greater degree of supply chain integration in Liberia. Additionally, findings indicate that increases in supply chain integration enables firms in Liberia to create superior customer value and boost operational efficiency. We discuss several theoretical and managerial implications from these findings.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016, ExcelingTech Pub, UK. This is an author produced version of a paper published in International Journal of Supply Chain Management. |
Keywords: | Supply chain integration, networking resources, dysfunctional competition, customer value creation |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Marketing Division (LUBS) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 03 Jun 2016 14:43 |
Last Modified: | 16 Jan 2018 23:51 |
Published Version: | http://ojs.excelingtech.co.uk/index.php/IJSCM/arti... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | ExcelingTech Publishers |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:99630 |