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The Performance Outcomes Of Dimensions Of Supply Chain Integration: A Conceptual Framework
The Performance Outcomes Of Dimensions Of Supply Chain Integration: A Conceptual Framework

Author(s): Nikhat Afshan
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: Supply Chain Integration; supplier integration; customer integration; internal integration; and financial performance.

Summary/Abstract: A systematic review of literature on the relationship between Supply Chain Integration (SCI) and firm performance shows inconsistency in the results. Some of the studies show a direct relationship between SCI and firm performance, while other shows no significant relationship between these constructs. Further, there is a stream of research which proved that the relationship between SCI and performance is mediated through some intermediate performance outcomes. Based on the gaps identified through an extensive literature review, this study proposes that three dimensions of SCI – supplier integration, customer integration and internal integration will lead to different performance outcomes which will further influence financial performance of the firm. Further, a conceptual framework is presented postulating the relationship between constructs of interest.

  • Issue Year: 14/2013
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 323-331
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English
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