Atrategic buyer-supplier relationships, information technology, and external logistics integration

Injazz J. Chen, Antony Paulraj

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Abstract

The advent of vertical disintegration coupled with the globalization of markets has brought about increased attention to how firms coordinate flow of materials across their supply chains. This paper explores the impact of buyer-supplier relationships and information technology on a firm's external logistics integration and agility performance. We empirically test hypothesized relationships based on a sample of over 200 United States firms. The findings demonstrate that effective external logistics integration is engendered by strategic buyer-supplier relationships and information technology. Moreover, information technology was found to be a moderator of the link between buyer-supplier relationships and logistics integration. This study provides additional insights for researchers and practitioners into understanding the strategic management of the supply function and logistics integration. Implications for future research and managerial practice are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages2152-2163
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event36th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, ICC and IE 2006 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 20 Jun 200623 Jun 2006

Conference

Conference36th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, ICC and IE 2006
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei
Period20/06/0623/06/06

Keywords

  • Buyer-supplier relationships
  • Information technology
  • Logistics integration

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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