Relational stability and alliance performance in supply chain

Jie Yang; Jinjun Wang; Wing Yan Wong; Kee Hung Lai

doi:10.1016/j.omega.2007.01.008

Relational stability and alliance performance in supply chain

Jie Yang, Jinjun Wang, Wing Yan Wong, Kee Hung Lai

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Abstract

Drawing on the theories of social exchange and goal interdependence, this paper examines the antecedents of relational stability in supply chain alliances and if the stability affects alliance performance in supply chain in the context of manufacturing firms. The results show that both relational commitment and trust of supplier have positive effects on relational stability in supply chain alliance, which in turn positively affects the alliance performance. These results have important implications for researchers investigating the effectiveness of supply chain alliances as well as practitioners seeking to improve alliance performance in supply chain.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	600-608
Number of pages	9
Journal	Omega
Volume	36
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.omega.2007.01.008
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2008

Keywords

Buyer-supplier relationship
Relational capital
Relational commitment
Relational stability
Supply chain alliances

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Strategy and Management
Management Science and Operations Research
Information Systems and Management

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