Exploring virtual integration as an alternative governance mechanism to supply chain integration

Jeffrey C.F. Tai, Eric T.G. Wang

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Abstract

Based on the resource-based view and transaction cost theory, this study conceptualizes virtual integration as an alternative governance mechanism for supply chain integration and develops a model to examine the pivotal role virtual integration plays in improving manufacturing goals in the supply chain context. The results show that environmental uncertainty tends to discourage manufacturers from relying on normative contracts and virtual integration for supply chain coordination. On the contrary, specific supplier investments significantly facilitate the manufacturers' manufacturing goals and tend to motivate them to rely on virtual integration to coordinate with suppliers for enhancing transaction value while controlling potential hazards.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 40th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2007, HICSS'07
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event40th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2007, HICSS'07 - Big Island, HI, United States
Duration: 3 Jan 20076 Jan 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
ISSN (Print)1530-1605

Conference

Conference40th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2007, HICSS'07
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBig Island, HI
Period3/01/076/01/07

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