Information Technology As An Enabler of Supply Chain Collaboration: A Dynamic-Capabilities Perspective

Keywords

information technology capability, supply chain collaboration, resource-based view (RBV)

Abstract

Despite substantial information technology (IT) investments, many organizations have failed to obtain hoped-for improvements in supply chain (SC) performance. Therefore, we investigate the mechanisms through which IT influences SC performance. Specifically, we use the resource-based view (RBV) of the firm to ascertain how IT can be exploited to obtain a distinctive SC advantage. We do this via a multimethod (survey and case-study) approach at two periods of time. We use a nested structural equation model (SEM) to test six hypotheses. Likewise, we content analyze interviews to contextualize the SEM findings. Importantly, we find that investments in IT make their greatest competitive contribution when they enable a dynamic SC collaboration capability. The findings provide valuable insight to guide IT investments designed to improve SC performance.

Original Publication Citation

“Information Technology as an Enabler of Supply Chain Collaboration: A Dynamic Capabilities Perspective.” Presented at Academy of Management Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, August 2012.

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2012-8

Publisher

Journal of Supply Chain Management

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Marketing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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