Causal linkages in supply chain management: An exploratory study of North American manufacturing firms

Causal linkages in supply chain management: An exploratory study of North American manufacturing firms

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Article ID: iaor20001611
Country: United States
Volume: 29
Issue: 3
Start Page Number: 579
End Page Number: 605
Publication Date: Apr 1999
Journal: Decision Sciences
Authors: ,
Keywords: supply chain
Abstract:

In this paper we investigate the key causal linkages in supply chain management. We propose a conceptual framework and test this framework on data from 215 North American manufacturing firms using structural equation modeling techniques. Three major research issues are addressed in this study: Do sourcing decisions affect the degree to which firms achieve manufacturing goals of cost, flexibility, dependability, and quality? Does the degree of manufacturing goal achievement lead to higher customer responsiveness? Does the degree of manufacturing goal achievement lead to higher internal manufacturing performance? The study examines the relationship among sourcing decisions, manufacturing goals, customer responsiveness, and manufacturing performance. The results support the notion that an integrated supply chain involves aligning sourcing decisions to achieve manufacturing goals that are set to respond favorably to the needs of customers.

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