A knowledge-sharing perspective on supplier development activities

Liang Chen, Scott C. Ellis, Clyde W. Holsapple

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Abstract

Based on knowledge resource theory, ths study introduces a framework to organize supplier development activities from a knowledge-sharing perspective. In ths framework, supplier development activities are classified into two categories: knowledge-sharing activities and knowledge-sharing enablers. Together, they create value for a supply chain. Ths framework contributes to understandmg of a key issue in the practice of supply chain management - supplier development activities and does so from a knowledge-sharing perspective. Results of preliminary content analysis suppod the framework and its mappings. Research results from larger-scale study along the lines indicated here can provide useful guidance for companies to carry out supplier development in practice and for researchers to accommodate supplier development in their future research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th Americas Conference on Information Systems 2011, AMCIS 2011
Pages22-31
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2011
Event17th Americas Conference on Information Systems 2011, AMCIS 2011 - Detroit, MI, United States
Duration: Aug 4 2011Aug 8 2011

Publication series

Name17th Americas Conference on Information Systems 2011, AMCIS 2011
Volume1

Conference

Conference17th Americas Conference on Information Systems 2011, AMCIS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDetroit, MI
Period08/4/1108/8/11

Keywords

  • Knowledge resources
  • Knowledge-sharing
  • Supplier development
  • Supply chain

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