Interorganizational information system technology and buyer‐seller relationships

Abstract

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The Typology of Carriers by Partnership Intensity and Role in SCM

“…Partnership satisfaction can be defined as how well the result of partnership meets the expectation of the participants [9,15,16]. The quality of service provided by the partner viewed as a result of the partnership.…”

Inter-organizational information exchange, supply chain compliance and performance

“…The fourth group studied the benefits/values of IOC, including cost reductions through increased channel efficiency, product quality improvement, as well as strategic benefits by developing and maintaining market position (Wilson and Vlosky, 1998). It is reported that information sharing improves the performance of both actors and chains (Mahmoudi et al, 2007).…”

“…On the one hand, they should be aware of their customers' demands, requirements and expectations, so as to service their customers' needs better (market-oriented theory) and avoid potential risks. On the other hand, they should also present their own business and requirements to their suppliers and help them understand properly in order to get a better service from their suppliers (Wilson and Vlosky, 1998). To distinguish these two types of communication quality, we formulated two constructs to test in the model, including (regular) 'information quality' and 'knowledge on business partners' (changing) requirements and expectations' .…”

“…Fourth, potential benefits of effective and efficient IOC are immense, including improved efficiency, cost reduction, improved product quality, improved competitive edge and firm performance (Wilson and Vlosky, 1998;Amanor-Boadu et al, 2002). Previous researches examined more on firm performance such as market share and profitability.…”

Effective partnerships for agri-food chains: the impact of supply-chain partnerships on supplier performance in the UK fresh-produce industry

“…Commitment was measured using three items that captured the attitudinal and temporal components of commitment (Kumar et al 1995, Wilson andVlosky 1998). Relational norms were measured using eight items that measured four norms most frequently used to operationalise the construct of relationalism.…”