Cross-Functional Integration and Functional Coordination in Purchasing and Supply Management: Antecedents and Effects on Purchasing and Firm Performance

Foerstl K, Hartmann E, Wynstra F, Moser R (2013)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2013

Journal

Publisher: Emerald

Book Volume: 33

Pages Range: 689-721

Journal Issue: 6

DOI: 10.1108/IJOPM-09-2011-0349

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a set of nine hypotheses linking four purchasing and supply management (PSM) practices directly to purchasing performance and indirectly to financial performance. Design/methodology/approach: The authors collected data in a global cross-industry survey of 148 companies, combining primary interview and survey data with secondary data on firm performance, in order to minimize the impact of common method variance. Findings: Support was found for eight of the nine hypotheses. In particular, a positive impact was found of cross-functional integration and functional coordination on purchasing performance, and of purchasing performance on firm performance. Both talent management and performance management have a positive impact on cross-functional integration and functional coordination. Talent management also has a direct impact on purchasing performance, in contrast to performance management. Originality/value: The association of enhanced PSM maturity levels with financial performance metrics collected from secondary data sources provides robust empirical support for the stated but to this point largely untested positive impact of PSMmaturity on the firm's competitive position. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

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APA:

Foerstl, K., Hartmann, E., Wynstra, F., & Moser, R. (2013). Cross-Functional Integration and Functional Coordination in Purchasing and Supply Management: Antecedents and Effects on Purchasing and Firm Performance. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 33(6), 689-721. https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-09-2011-0349

MLA:

Foerstl, K., et al. "Cross-Functional Integration and Functional Coordination in Purchasing and Supply Management: Antecedents and Effects on Purchasing and Firm Performance." International Journal of Operations & Production Management 33.6 (2013): 689-721.

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