An Explanatory Model and Measurement Instrument: A Guide to Supply Chain Management Research and Applications

Michael Tracey, Richard W. Fite and Mathias J. Sutton
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Michael Tracey: University of Idaho
Richard W. Fite: Caterpillar Corporation
Mathias J. Sutton: Purdue University

American Journal of Business, 2004, vol. 19, issue 2, pages 52-70

Abstract: The goal of this exploratory study is to establish an explanatory model and corresponding instrument to help further understand, and conduct research in the area of supply chain management (SCM). Constructs pertaining to SCM assimilation, SCM outcomes, and overall Þrm performance are operationally deÞned in terms of their dimensions and items. The business literature is utilized to help deÞne the constructs and to generate potential measurement items. The scales are then puriÞed and a preliminary test for predictive validity is performed.

Keywords: Production operations; supply chain management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R00 Z0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)

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