Successful Supplier Integration in the Chinese Automotive Industry: A Theoretical Framework
Journal
International Journal of Integrated Supply Management
ISSN
1477-5360
ISSN-Digital
1741-8097
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2010-09-13
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper seeks to develop a supplier integration framework in a Chinese context based on existing theories and empirical insights from the Chinese automotive industry. The objective is to develop a framework and identify a number of factors that can potentially facilitate supplier integration and ultimately improve supply chain performance. The framework comprises a causal chain with four key constructs, starting with supply chain leadership as an antecedent to alliance readiness, which in turn is proposed to yield a higher degree of supplier integration. Eventually, a higher degree of supplier integration is proposed to positively influence supply chain performance. By building on prior research and 30 case studies, the framework provides a China-specific approach to supplier integration and offers insights into the current status in the Chinese automotive industry.
Language
English
Keywords
supplier integration
China
automobile industry
collaborative relationships
leadership
collaboration
performance improvement
causal chains
alliance readiness
automotive companies
integrated SCM
supply chain management
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Inderscience Enterprises
Publisher place
Genève
Volume
5
Number
3
Start page
260
End page
283
Pages
24
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
216627