IT-enabled virtual integration as a mechanism for mediating the impact of environmental uncertainty on supply chain performance

Eric T.G. Wang, Jeffrey C.F. Tai, Hsiao Lan Wei

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Abstract

Basedon the systems and control perspectives, this study develops a model to examine whether virtual integration enabled by information technology (IT) can facilitate manufacturers to achieve greater supply chain flexibility and comparative cost advantage in facing environmental uncertainty. Results show that environmental uncertainty tends to motivate manufacturers to increase their manufacturing flexibility, with both virtual integration and supplier responsiveness playing a vital, enabling role. The results also demonstrate the importance of supplier responsiveness for manufacturers to obtain manufacturing flexibility and comparative cost advantage in supply chain operations. The implications of the study are provided.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 39th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS'06
Pages7c
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event39th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS'06 - Kauai, HI, United States
Duration: 4 Jan 20067 Jan 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
Volume1
ISSN (Print)1530-1605

Conference

Conference39th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS'06
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKauai, HI
Period4/01/067/01/06

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