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Supply Network Configuration Benchmarking: Framework Development and Application in the Indian Automotive Industry
Journal
Benchmarking: An International Journal
ISSN
1463-5771
ISSN-Digital
1758-4094
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2011-09-14
Author(s)
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to develop a benchmarking framework for the analysis of the supply network configuration of companies and exemplify its applications in the Indian automotive sector.
The authors combine elements of relationship and network theories from different research streams to develop a three-level supply network configuration benchmarking framework including a dyadic supply chain and network perspective. The analysis of two case companies exemplifies how different supply networks in emerging markets are depending on the specific strategies and institutional context.
The framework works well with the two case studies presented. A major player in the Indian automotive industry is benchmarked against a newcomer in this emerging country. The results can be used to improve each firm's supplier base management approach and create more efficiency in their further development.
This paper builds on current theories to develop a benchmarking framework for supply network configuration analysis combining the dyadic, chain, and network level into one framework. The case example exemplifies the developed framework.
The authors combine elements of relationship and network theories from different research streams to develop a three-level supply network configuration benchmarking framework including a dyadic supply chain and network perspective. The analysis of two case companies exemplifies how different supply networks in emerging markets are depending on the specific strategies and institutional context.
The framework works well with the two case studies presented. A major player in the Indian automotive industry is benchmarked against a newcomer in this emerging country. The results can be used to improve each firm's supplier base management approach and create more efficiency in their further development.
This paper builds on current theories to develop a benchmarking framework for supply network configuration analysis combining the dyadic, chain, and network level into one framework. The case example exemplifies the developed framework.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Emerald
Publisher place
Bingley UK
Volume
18
Number
6
Start page
783
End page
801
Pages
19
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
216638