Abstract
Purpose–The purpose of this study is to investigate how supply chains can become more resilient through innovation initiatives. It examines the expansion and deepening of relationships between buyers and suppliers and the facilitatory role of the government in this process.
Design/methodology/approach–This study compares supply chains in the advanced manufacturing and food industries. It is based on qualitative research involving case studies and in-depth interviews with buyers, suppliers and facilitators from government.
Findings–The study reveals that innovation is critical in building more resilient supply chains. It uncovers the importance of power distribution,coordination, communication, trust and commitment for innovation within these relationships.
Practical implications–It provides implications about how best to develop effective buyer–supplier relationships through innovation and diversification, for marketing and purchasing managers, CEOs of manufacturing companies and suppliers and government players with responsibility for industry development and innovation.
Originality/value–It advances the industrial buyer–supplier literature by extending the predominantly business-to-business supply chain perspective to include the role of government in supply chains and their innovation.
Design/methodology/approach–This study compares supply chains in the advanced manufacturing and food industries. It is based on qualitative research involving case studies and in-depth interviews with buyers, suppliers and facilitators from government.
Findings–The study reveals that innovation is critical in building more resilient supply chains. It uncovers the importance of power distribution,coordination, communication, trust and commitment for innovation within these relationships.
Practical implications–It provides implications about how best to develop effective buyer–supplier relationships through innovation and diversification, for marketing and purchasing managers, CEOs of manufacturing companies and suppliers and government players with responsibility for industry development and innovation.
Originality/value–It advances the industrial buyer–supplier literature by extending the predominantly business-to-business supply chain perspective to include the role of government in supply chains and their innovation.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 835-847 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Apr 2020 |
Keywords
- Innovation
- Supply chains
- Innovation networks
- Buyer–supplier relationships
- Industrial buying
