Using Supplier Networks To Learn Faster

Authors

• Jeff Dyer, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
• Nile W. Hatch, Brigham Young University - Provo

Keywords

toyota, knowledge-sharing networks, supplier relationships

Abstract

Last year, Toyota Motor Corp. posted profits that exceeded the combined earnings of its three largest competitors. In today’s world of hypercompetition, how did Toyota accomplish this? In searching for the answer, many business gurus and researchers have overlooked — or have not fully understood — the importance of knowledge-sharing networks. Certainly, knowledge management has become a hot topic. But how exactly do firms learn, and why do some companies learn faster than others? Furthermore, does learning go beyond the boundaries of the organization?

Original Publication Citation

Dyer, Jeffrey H. and Nile Hatch (2004). “Using Supplier Networks to Learn Faster” Sloan Management Review. Spring Issue, Vol. 45. No. 3, 57-63.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Dyer, Jeff and Hatch, Nile W., "Using Supplier Networks To Learn Faster" (2004). Faculty Publications. 9228.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/9228

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2004

Publisher

Sloan Management Review

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Marketing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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