Influence of collaboration in the supply chain on operational performance in the textile and metal-mechanical industry in Vale do Itajaí (SC)

Abstract

Collaboration in the supply chain is involved in studies that suggest the relationship between companies in search of mutual benefits and maintenance of a strategic partner to improve the operational performance of organizations. The collaborative practices defined in the literature refer to a collaborative culture, joint planning, joint problem solving, and sharing of resources and information. From this perspective, this article aims to evaluate the influence of collaboration in the supply chain on the operational performance of the medium and large industries of the Textile and Metal-mechanic segment of the Vale do Itajaí (SC). Through questionnaires applied in the supply area in a universe of 109 industries, it was possible to collect data from 66 companies. It was found that joint planning and collaborative culture are collaborative practices that influence operational performance. Regarding the performance factors, flexibility was shown as an absent attribute in the industries: after the analysis of the moderating effect by segment, it was concluded that flexibility was not present only in the Metal-mechanic sector. It was also tried to diagnose the influence of the collaboration practices by industrial segment: in the Textile sector the influence of the joint resolution of problems was revealed and, in the Metal-mechanic sector the joint planning as a variable of impact on the operational performance was highlighted.

Influence of Strategic Alliances on Performance of Firms in the Tourism Sector in Nairobi County, Kenya

“…The results bears the implications that enhancing the levels of distribution alliances leads to performance enhancement of firms in tourism sector operating in Nairobi Kenya. The results tallies with Santos and Garcia (2022) who noted that firms in the tourist distribution may represent a sizable source of value for the company in the process of building a lasting competitive advantage by cooperating and concurrently delivering specialized resources, products, and services through distribution alliances.…”

“…This bears the implications that increasing distribution alliances with one unit's results to 0.401 units increase in the level of performance of firms in tourism sector operating in Nairobi County, Kenya. The results tallies with Santos and Garcia (2022) who noted that firms in the tourist distribution may represent a sizable source of value for the company in the process of building a lasting competitive advantage by cooperating and concurrently delivering specialized resources, products, and services through distribution alliances. According to the optimal model, performance of firms in tourism sector operating in Nairobi Kenya stands at 0.918 units while holding all other factors constant.…”

“…An average response mean of 3.712 and standard deviation of 1.053 implies that all respondents agreed with the statements on distribution alliances. The finding is supported by Santos and Garcia (2022) who established that firms in the tourist distribution may represent a sizable source of value for the company in the process of building a lasting competitive advantage by cooperating and concurrently delivering specialized resources, products, and services.…”

“…The degree to which chain members share costs, risks, and advantages to help the participating businesses to increase the quick flow of goods to visitors is referred to as incentive alignment. The requirement for cooperation across subsequent actors, from the main producer to the ultimate consumers, is emphasized by Santos and Garcia (2022) in order to better meet consumer demand at a cheaper cost. The cooperation of participating companies along the distribution is facilitated by distribution alliances improving performance.…”

“…The selection of the right partners for a distribution that is geared toward the creation of a competitive travel product is a crucial component of the distribution alliance. Santos and Garcia (2022) emphasizes the necessity of cooperation between subsequent actors, from the primary producer to the final consumers, in order to more effectively and affordably meet consumer demand. In addition to enhancing quality and service, the proper use of logistics and distribution strategies also helps to reduce costs.…”