Title: An empirical-collaborative model of supply chain agility

Authors: Santanu Mandal

Addresses: B2-201C, IFHE Quarters, IFHE University, IBS Hyderabad, Survey No. 156/157, Dontanapalli Village, Shankerpalli Mandal, Via Kanakamamidi, Ranga Reddy District-501504, Hyderabad, India

Abstract: Supply chain agility has been investigated from multiple perspectives. Without supply chain collaboration, supply chain agility cannot be achieved. The current study aims to investigate the influence of seven dimensions of supply chain collaboration viz., information sharing, goal congruence, decision synchronisation, incentive alignment, resource sharing, collaborative communication and joint knowledge creation on supply chain agility. As the proposed relationships may vary depending on the context, the moderating role of environmental uncertainty has also been investigated. Based on empirical data collected from 164 logistics and supply chain professionals, the findings develops a priority order for the seven dimensions of SC collaboration required for SC agility development.

Keywords: supply chain agility; supply chain collaboration; SCM; relational view; transaction cost economics; collaborative modelling; supply chain management; information sharing; goal congruence; decision synchronisation; incentive alignment; resource sharing; collaborative communication; joint knowledge creation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2015.070209

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2015 Vol.21 No.4, pp.465 - 502

Received: 26 Feb 2014
Accepted: 20 May 2014
Published online: 29 Jun 2015 *

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