Access flexibility, trust and performance in achieving competitiveness

Song Hua, Samir Ranjan Chatterjee and Yu Kang‐kang

Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies, 2009, vol. 2, issue 1, 31-46

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to advance research in the challenging area of achieving competitiveness through supply chain flexibility fit and trust development. Design/methodology/approach - A structured survey questionnaire was administered to a potential list of 773 participants resulting in 348 valid responses. An empirical study was conducted on these responses. Findings - Leveraging of flexibility in supply chain access structures and improving of trust relationships can ensure significant performance improvement. Research limitations/implications - The research relies on the use of cross sectional data instead of longitudinal data, thereby limiting the generalisibility of the findings. Practical implications - The strong evidence of relationship between improved performance and capability of supply chain linkages provides Chinese business managers with practical guidelines for improving competitive edge. Originality/value - The value of the paper lies in the originality of the data and context‐relevant findings. No previous study of this nature had been undertaken in China.

Keywords: Trust; Suppliers; Distributors; Supply chain management; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1108/17544400910934333

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