网络视角下买方-供应商关系的复杂性、连续性和战略管理

IF 2.3 Q3 BUSINESS
Martin Pech, D. Vaněček, J. Pražáková
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目的:当前的研究旨在建立一个连接战略管理和网络理论的经济模型。然而,大多数理论模型并没有提供网络关系真实结构和属性的经验证据。本文的目的是探讨供应链网络中企业特征与买方-供应商关系特征之间的关系。我们特别感兴趣的是各种企业规模和行业部门在网络中的业务关系。我们的研究主题是网络关系的复杂性、关系的连续性以及网络中的战略管理等特征。本文总结了买方-供应商网络的实证研究结果,并强调了发展和促进商业合作对战略管理的重要性。方法:2016-2019年对捷克360家企业进行问卷调查。我们采用非概率目的抽样方法选取研究样本。研究小组成员通过在线调查和亲自访问企业收集数据。假设的统计分析是基于管理者回答的频率。为了评估结果,根据企业规模或行业主导部门,使用双比例z检验来比较不同类别的企业。研究发现:主要研究结果表明,参与采购-供应商结构的企业之间的差异主要在于企业规模。该调查没有指出不同行业之间的差异。调查结果表明,就供应商的数量或参与许多供应网络而言,捷克共和国网络的复杂性并不高。在买方-供应商网络中与合作伙伴的关系的连续性是相对长期的。长期伙伴关系反映了更高质量的关系,并支持未来的整合。然而,大型企业更喜欢签订期限较短或较长的合同。全面分散战略是买方-供应商网络战略管理的特点。这个发现意味着在更多的企业中划分诸如计划、管理、采购、决策、运输(交付)等能力。理论与实践启示:本文提供了对买方-供应商网络如何运作的理解。该理论的内涵是建立在网络视角下供应链管理与战略管理的联系之上的。供应链管理被视为战略管理的一部分,这两个研究领域的综合为商业理论开辟了一个创新的视角。原创性与价值:本文的主要价值在于当代战略管理思想与供应链管理之间的联系。供应链管理与网络管理方法的综合,强化了战略管理理论。
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Complexity, continuity, and strategic management of buyer–supplier relationships from a network perspective
PURPOSE: Current research seeks to create an economic model that connects strategic management and network theory. However, most theoretical models do not provide empirical evidence of network relationships’ real structure and attributes. The purpose of the paper is to explore the relation between enterprise characteristics and the characteristics of buyer–supplier relationships in supply chain networks. We are specifically interested in business relationships in networks with respect to the various enterprises’ sizes and sectors of industry. The subject of our research was characteristics, such as network relationship complexity, continuity of relationships, and strategic management in networks. The paper summarizes the results of an empirical study on buyer-supplier networks and accentuates the importance of developing and fostering business collaboration for strategic management. METHODOLOGY: We conducted the questionnaire research in 2016–2019 on 360 enterprises from the Czech Republic. We selected the research sample based on the non-probability purposive sampling method. The members of the research team collected data from an online survey and personal visits to enterprises. The statistical analysis of hypotheses is based on the frequency of managers’ answers. To evaluate results, a two-proportion Z-Test is used for comparing different categories of enterprises according to their enterprise size or prevailing sector of the industry. FINDINGS: The main results show that the differences between enterprises involved in the buyer–supplier structures lie mainly in their size. The survey did not identify differences between industry sectors. The findings show that the complexity of networks in the Czech Republic is not high in terms of the number of suppliers or involvement in many supply networks. The continuity of relationships with partners in buyer–supplier networks is relatively long-term oriented. Long-term partnerships reflect the higher quality of relationships and support future integration. However, large enterprises prefer to build contracts for shorter or longer periods. An overall decentralization strategy characterizes the strategic management of buyer–supplier networks. This finding means dividing competencies such as planning, managing, sourcing, decision-making, transporting (delivering) among more enterprises. IMPLICATIONS FOR THEORY AND PRACTICE: The paper provides an insight into understanding how the buyer–supplier network functions. The theory’s implication builds on the connection of supply chain management and strategic management from the network perspective. Supply chain management is viewed as a part of strategic management, and the synthesis of both research areas opens an innovative view to business theory. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The paper’s principal value is the connection between contemporary ideas of strategic management and supply chain management. The synthesis of supply chain management and network approach enhances strategic management theory.
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