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Bridging the gap between supply chain risk management and strategic technology partnering capabilities: insights from social capital theory

Irène Kilubi (Deloitte Consulting, Munich, Germany)
Helen Rogers (Business School, Nuremberg Institute of Technology, Nuremberg, Germany)

Supply Chain Management

ISSN: 1359-8546

Article publication date: 5 July 2018

Issue publication date: 20 August 2018

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Abstract

Purpose

As companies seek to continually innovate to remain globally competitive, they also need to be mindful of the impact of the potential associated supply chain risks. Hence, the purpose of this study is to explore the causal nexus of relationships linking supply chain risk management (SCRM) and strategic technology partnering (STP) capabilities (i.e. organizational capabilities, technological and innovative capabilities, learning and exploitation capabilities, complementary capabilities and network and partnership capabilities) as identified by Kilubi (2016).

Design/methodology/approach

The authors investigate STP capabilities that may positively influence SCRM and in turn foster organizational performance. By using conceptual theory building, the authors create a conceptual framework and use it to guide future investigation through research propositions. Social capital theory serves as the theoretical background.

Findings

Five STP capabilities have been identified as positive mediators for the relationship between SCRM and organizational performance, in particular flexibility and responsiveness.

Originality/value

This paper focuses on bridging the gap and identifying commonalities between two principal research disciplines, STP and SCRM, examining how these can be used to assist in the controlling and management of future risks. This study contributes to the ongoing development of SCRM and STP by integrating insights from social capital theory, supply chain management and strategic management.

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Citation

Kilubi, I. and Rogers, H. (2018), "Bridging the gap between supply chain risk management and strategic technology partnering capabilities: insights from social capital theory", Supply Chain Management, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 278-292. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-02-2017-0091

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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