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A Conceptual Model for Researching the Creation and Operation of Supply Networks1

2004; Wiley; Volume: 15; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1467-8551.2004.00391.x

1467-8551

Christine Harland, Jurong Zheng, Thomas Johnsen, Richard Lamming,

Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management

British Journal of ManagementVolume 15, Issue 1 p. 1-21 A Conceptual Model for Researching the Creation and Operation of Supply Networks† Christine Harland, Christine Harland Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), School of Management, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UKSearch for more papers by this authorJurong Zheng, Jurong Zheng Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), School of Management, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UKSearch for more papers by this authorThomas Johnsen, Thomas Johnsen Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), School of Management, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UKSearch for more papers by this authorRichard Lamming, Richard Lamming Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), School of Management, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UKSearch for more papers by this author Christine Harland, Christine Harland Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), School of Management, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UKSearch for more papers by this authorJurong Zheng, Jurong Zheng Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), School of Management, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UKSearch for more papers by this authorThomas Johnsen, Thomas Johnsen Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), School of Management, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UKSearch for more papers by this authorRichard Lamming, Richard Lamming Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), School of Management, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 28 June 2008 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2004.t01-1-00397.xCitations: 90 Corresponding author email: mnscmh@management.bath.ac.uk † 1ProjectION is the Inter-Organisational Networking Project, which is undertaken by an alliance of the Universities of Bath, Cambridge and Brighton and sponsored by the EPSRC. The work of our research partners – Dr Nick Oliver, Una McCormack, John Anderson and James Callaghan at the University of Cambridge and Prof John Bessant and Dr George Tsekouras at the University of Brighton is gratefully acknowledged. The contribution of Marie Kenny as project administrator enabled the work to be carried out. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract This paper presents a conceptual model for the creation and operation of supply networks. Existing conceptual research relating to interorganizational relationships and networks is reviewed in terms of its relevance to understanding supply networks; this research is drawn from the fields of strategic management, channel management, industrial marketing and purchasing, organizational behaviour and supply-chain management. The different perspectives each field has on networks are highlighted. Contributions made by each in assisting to understand supply networks are discussed and synthesized. Findings from an exploratory survey are used to structure the design of a conceptual model for analysing the processes involved in the creation and operation of supply networks. The authors identify nine different types of networking activities and discuss the nature of these activities in the context of supply. Four different types of contextual factors relating to supply networks are identified. The model is tested in eight in-depth case studies and a validating survey of 58 focal firm networks. It is concluded that it provides a robust structure that enabled complex, cross-case analysis of multi-variable, multi-disciplinary data from interorganization product/service supply networks, but that further testing by other researchers is required. Citing Literature Volume15, Issue1March 2004Pages 1-21 RelatedInformation