Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Apr 27, 2012
ABSTRACT Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to identify key factors that influence the decisi... more ABSTRACT Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to identify key factors that influence the decision to adopt computerized numerical control (CNC) and direct numerical control (DNC) machines, material working lasers and robots (specific advanced manufacturing technologies ‐ AMT) using the theory of planned behavior (TPB) as the underlying framework. Design/methodology/approach ‐ Firms that had recently adopted a shop floor manufacturing technology were surveyed. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the 123 responses. Findings ‐ The TPB explained a substantial amount of variance in behavioral intentions to adopt an AMT. As proposed, attitude towards adoption and subjective norms significantly influence a decision maker. However, perceived behavioral control did not have a significant impact on intentions. The TPB was shown to be an effective predictor of technology adoption in a specific context. Research limitations/implications ‐ Single respondents were used ‐ future research might include multiple respondents. Though sufficient statistical power was realized, there was a relatively low response rate ‐ future research may pre-screen potential respondents to ensure eligibility. Practical implications ‐ Primary implications include: adopters may be willing to tolerate a difficult adoption process in order to realize significant competitive benefits; suppliers of AMT may want to develop greater customer knowledge to influence adoption decisions; and champions of AMT adoption may want to proactively influence the opinions of other key stakeholders. Originality/value ‐ The research context was controlled by focusing on a specific type of AMT. Further, actual technology adoption decisions were investigated. Most applications of the TPB assume that the "intentions" to "behavior" relationship holds.
Аннотация Research on the use by first-tier automotive suppliers of 3 upstream supply chain manag... more Аннотация Research on the use by first-tier automotive suppliers of 3 upstream supply chain management practices suggests that these practices are positively associated with aggregate measures of flexibility and cost performance but not with aggregate measures ...
SUMMARYThis study was undertaken to address the need for empirical research on global sourcing st... more SUMMARYThis study was undertaken to address the need for empirical research on global sourcing strategy effectiveness. This article establishes the importance of and relationships between several factors that drive the effectiveness of global sourcing strategies. Companies are increasingly viewing global sourcing strategies as a means of reducing cost, increasing quality, and enhancing a firm's overall competitive position. This article uses a structural equation modeling methodology to test an explanatory model of global sourcing strategy effectiveness. Results indicate that global sourcing structures and processes, global sourcing business capabilities, international language capabilities, and top management commitment to global sourcing are critical to the effectiveness of a global sourcing strategy.
All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you... more All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately.
Аннотация Research on the use by first-tier automotive suppliers of 3 upstream supply chain manag... more Аннотация Research on the use by first-tier automotive suppliers of 3 upstream supply chain management practices suggests that these practices are positively associated with aggregate measures of flexibility and cost performance but not with aggregate measures ...
Operating in a dynamic global environment, Steelcase Inc. recognized it needed to get a better ha... more Operating in a dynamic global environment, Steelcase Inc. recognized it needed to get a better handle on supply risk. The solution was an initiative called the Global Procurement Process. This comprehensive approach to risk management is built on two core principles : "begin with the end in mind" and "manage suppliers and risk throughout the lifecycle of the process."
This longitudinal study used paired survey responses gathered over a two year period to identify ... more This longitudinal study used paired survey responses gathered over a two year period to identify supply chain risk management (SCRM) strategies and to frame the findings within the context of The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) ERM framework. The research found an increasing recognition of the need for ERM and SCRM, but integration of strategies, capabilities and resources is lacking. Respondents indicated an increased use of hedging, approved supplier lists, supplier financial analysis, supplier performance monitoring and information gathering to manage supply chain risks. The COSO ERM framework provides a foundation for supply managers to raise awareness of the need for SCRM, and to integrate and execute SCRM.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Apr 27, 2012
ABSTRACT Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to identify key factors that influence the decisi... more ABSTRACT Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to identify key factors that influence the decision to adopt computerized numerical control (CNC) and direct numerical control (DNC) machines, material working lasers and robots (specific advanced manufacturing technologies ‐ AMT) using the theory of planned behavior (TPB) as the underlying framework. Design/methodology/approach ‐ Firms that had recently adopted a shop floor manufacturing technology were surveyed. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the 123 responses. Findings ‐ The TPB explained a substantial amount of variance in behavioral intentions to adopt an AMT. As proposed, attitude towards adoption and subjective norms significantly influence a decision maker. However, perceived behavioral control did not have a significant impact on intentions. The TPB was shown to be an effective predictor of technology adoption in a specific context. Research limitations/implications ‐ Single respondents were used ‐ future research might include multiple respondents. Though sufficient statistical power was realized, there was a relatively low response rate ‐ future research may pre-screen potential respondents to ensure eligibility. Practical implications ‐ Primary implications include: adopters may be willing to tolerate a difficult adoption process in order to realize significant competitive benefits; suppliers of AMT may want to develop greater customer knowledge to influence adoption decisions; and champions of AMT adoption may want to proactively influence the opinions of other key stakeholders. Originality/value ‐ The research context was controlled by focusing on a specific type of AMT. Further, actual technology adoption decisions were investigated. Most applications of the TPB assume that the "intentions" to "behavior" relationship holds.
Аннотация Research on the use by first-tier automotive suppliers of 3 upstream supply chain manag... more Аннотация Research on the use by first-tier automotive suppliers of 3 upstream supply chain management practices suggests that these practices are positively associated with aggregate measures of flexibility and cost performance but not with aggregate measures ...
SUMMARYThis study was undertaken to address the need for empirical research on global sourcing st... more SUMMARYThis study was undertaken to address the need for empirical research on global sourcing strategy effectiveness. This article establishes the importance of and relationships between several factors that drive the effectiveness of global sourcing strategies. Companies are increasingly viewing global sourcing strategies as a means of reducing cost, increasing quality, and enhancing a firm's overall competitive position. This article uses a structural equation modeling methodology to test an explanatory model of global sourcing strategy effectiveness. Results indicate that global sourcing structures and processes, global sourcing business capabilities, international language capabilities, and top management commitment to global sourcing are critical to the effectiveness of a global sourcing strategy.
All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you... more All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately.
Аннотация Research on the use by first-tier automotive suppliers of 3 upstream supply chain manag... more Аннотация Research on the use by first-tier automotive suppliers of 3 upstream supply chain management practices suggests that these practices are positively associated with aggregate measures of flexibility and cost performance but not with aggregate measures ...
Operating in a dynamic global environment, Steelcase Inc. recognized it needed to get a better ha... more Operating in a dynamic global environment, Steelcase Inc. recognized it needed to get a better handle on supply risk. The solution was an initiative called the Global Procurement Process. This comprehensive approach to risk management is built on two core principles : "begin with the end in mind" and "manage suppliers and risk throughout the lifecycle of the process."
This longitudinal study used paired survey responses gathered over a two year period to identify ... more This longitudinal study used paired survey responses gathered over a two year period to identify supply chain risk management (SCRM) strategies and to frame the findings within the context of The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) ERM framework. The research found an increasing recognition of the need for ERM and SCRM, but integration of strategies, capabilities and resources is lacking. Respondents indicated an increased use of hedging, approved supplier lists, supplier financial analysis, supplier performance monitoring and information gathering to manage supply chain risks. The COSO ERM framework provides a foundation for supply managers to raise awareness of the need for SCRM, and to integrate and execute SCRM.
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