The Two Dimensions of Information Sharing in Supply Chain Management

James C. Brau, Stanley E. Fawcett, Gregory M. Magnan and Matthew McCarter ()
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James C. Brau: Brigham Young U
Stanley E. Fawcett: Brigham Young U
Gregory M. Magnan: Seattle U

Working Papers from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Business

Abstract: Using cross-channel mail survey, we analyze two dimensions to information sharing within supply chain networks (n=254, senior-level supply chain managers). The first dimension--connectivity or technology--has been heavily investigated and found to have significant impact on firm profitability. The second dimension--willingness or human behavior--has been overlooked as a facilitator of information sharing and its impact on information integration and firm profitability and performance. We find evidence to support that position that willingness to share information--fostered by organizational culture--does have an even greater impact on firm profitability and performance than connectivity.

Date: 2005
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