Between turbulences and dynamic capabilities: the role of task forces in the aeronautical supply chain

Entre turbulences et capacités dynamiques: le rôle des task forces dans la supply chain aéronautique

Loick Coudre () and Magdalena Potz ()
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Loick Coudre: CRET-LOG - Centre de Recherche sur le Transport et la Logistique - AMU - Aix Marseille Université
Magdalena Potz: COACTIS - COnception de l'ACTIon en Situation - UL2 - Université Lumière - Lyon 2 - UJM - Université Jean Monnet - Saint-Étienne, Mines Saint-Étienne MSE - École des Mines de Saint-Étienne - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris], FAYOL-ENSMSE - Institut Henri Fayol - Mines Saint-Étienne MSE - École des Mines de Saint-Étienne - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris], FAYOL-ENSMSE - Département Management responsable et innovation - ENSM ST-ETIENNE - Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de St Etienne - Institut Henri Fayol

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Abstract: In turbulent and uncertain environments, organizations increasingly rely on temporary structures to enhance their adaptability. This study investigates the role of task forces within the aerospace supply chain in developing the microfoundations of dynamic capabilities. Based on participant observation and interviews with supply chain actors, we identify how task forces, initially conceived as temporary crisis-response tools, evolve into adaptive mechanisms that foster responsiveness, collaboration, and strategic flexibility. Our findings highlight that while task forces can catalyze learning and coordination, their prolonged use may blur their temporary nature and shape emerging dynamic capabilities.

Keywords: temporary organizations; turbulences; aerospace supply chain; task forces; microfoundations; Dynamic capabilities; organisations temporaires; supply chain aéronautique; microfondations; Capacités dynamiques (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-10-27
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Published in Technologie et Innovations, 2025

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