Low-cost country sourcing competence: : a conceptual framework and empirical analysis
Journal
Journal of Supply Chain Management
ISSN
1523-2409
ISSN-Digital
1745-493X
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2011-10
Author(s)
Abstract
The world has observed an increase in international trade and a substantial strengthening of emerging markets over the last decades. This trend stresses the importance of global sourcing research in general, and low-cost country sourcing (LCCS) research in particular. The objective of this paper is to introduce and test the construct of LCCS competence of employees from purchasing and other participating functions. The conceptual framework is derived through expert interviews, workshops, and an extensive literature review. The LCCS competence construct is tested using data from more than 300 managers and employees from various functions involved in LCCS projects. The results support the construct's validity as well as its association with LCCS performance. The study implications and future research paths are discussed.
Language
English
Keywords
supply chain management
global sourcing
offshoring
competitive advantage
competences
sourcing performance
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher place
Oxford
Volume
47
Number
4
Start page
73
End page
93
Pages
21
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
211760