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Mitigation of supply chain relational risk caused by cultural differences between China and the West

Jia, Fu; Rutherford, Christine - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 21 (2010) 2, pp. 251-270

explain the cultural differences between China and the West, which form a subset of SCRR. They then propose cultural … between China and the West and the causal relationship between cultural adaptation and partnership performance. Research … between China and the West impact the relational risks facing Western buyers and their Chinese suppliers. To create a mutually …

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Organizational structure and logistics service innovation

Daugherty, Patricia J.; Chen, Haozhe; Ferrin, Bruce G. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 22 (2011) 1, pp. 26-51

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how organizational structural factors (namely decentralization, formalization, and specialization) influence a firm's logistics service innovation capability and firm performance. Design/methodology/approach – A conceptual model is proposed...

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An institutional theoretic perspective on forces driving adoption of lean production globally

Rossiter Hofer, Adriana; Hofer, Christian; Eroglu, Cuneyt; … - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 22 (2011) 2, pp. 148-178

China as compared to the USA. Moreover, an institutional‐theoretic framework is developed that explores the interplay among … economic, socio‐cultural and regulative forces that may shape the adoption process of lean production practices in China … regression analysis. Findings – The results suggest that the degree of implementation of lean production in China is equal to, if …

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Operational routines and supply chain competencies of Chinese logistics service providers

Ding, Ming J.; Kam, Booi H.; Lalwani, Chandra S. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 23 (2012) 3, pp. 383-407

up a number of horizons for further research into the logistics market of China. Several follow‐up studies have been …/value – This research sheds new insights on the routine‐capability‐competency building chain in China's fragmentary logistics … industry. It indicates that despite over three decades of economic reform, and ascension to the World Trade Organization, China …

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A comparison of the effect of logistic strategy and logistics integration on firm competitiveness in the USA and China

Spillan, John E.; McGinnis, Michael A.; Kara, Ali; Liu … - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 24 (2013) 2, pp. 153-179

Purpose – The purpose of this manuscript is to empirically compare logistics strategies in Chinese and US manufacturing firms and the outcomes of these strategies to test the underlying factor structure and measurement equivalences of Bowersox/Daugherty model and its relationship with critical...

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Theory development in China-based supply chain management research

Liu, Xiaohong; McKinnon, Alan C. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 27 (2016) 3, pp. 972-1001

relatively early stage in its development in China. The transformation and rapid growth of the Chinese economy has, nevertheless … extent to which research on SCM in China has also developed a theoretical basis. Design/methodology/approach The research … economic, political and cultural setting, supply chain development in China has presented new research challenges. Many …

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An examination of drivers and barriers to reducing carbon emissions in China’s manufacturing sector

Subramanian, Nachiappan; Abdulrahman, Muhammad - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 28 (2017) 4, pp. 1168-1195

redesign, particularly in the context of China. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Using a … law of motion as a theoretical framework for understanding the adoption of CEPs in the context of China is novel …

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Customer orientation, relationship quality, and performance

Chu, Zhaofang; Wang, Qiang; Lado, Augustine A. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 27 (2016) 3, pp. 738-754

mainland China. Confirmatory factor analysis is used to assess measures and hierarchical regression is utilized to test the …

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Service-dominant logic for managing the logistics-manufacturing interface

Lin, Yong; Pekkarinen, Saara; Ma, Shihua - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 26 (2015) 1, pp. 195-214

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the management of the logistics-manufacturing interface between the manufacturer and its logistics service provider from the perspective of the service-dominant (S-D) logic. Design/methodology/approach – The approach adopted is that of...

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Economic globalization and the construction of China's corporate social responsibility

Sibao, Shen; Huaer, Cheng - In: International Journal of Law and Management 51 (2009) 3, pp. 134-138

) among enterprises in China. Design/methodology/approach – The study draws upon the comparative and international influences … on the development of reform and expectations in China. Findings – The raising of a sense of CSR among enterprises who … society is on and how much the society can provide. China is no exception. Nowadays, more social responsibility is supposed to …

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