Learning from suppliers in the aerospace industry

Claudia Rebolledo and Jean Nollet

International Journal of Production Economics, 2011, vol. 129, issue 2, 328-337

Abstract: Using a knowledge-based perspective, we identify and test the conditions enabling inter-firm learning in the aerospace supply chain. We focus on buyers accessing knowledge from their suppliers. Hypotheses are tested via a cross-sectional survey of supplier relationships of prime contractors in Canada's aerospace industry. The variables identified as having a significant impact on inter-firm learning are as follows: the quality of the buyer-supplier relationship in terms of trust, collaboration, socialization and information sharing; the proprietary links between both firms; and the use of ITC collaboration tools.

Keywords: Inter-firm; learning; Buyer-supplier; relationships; Aerospace; industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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