The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Empirical Evidence of the Role of Resources in a Global Sourcing Context
Jahns C, Hartmann E, Lockström M, Bals L (2007)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2007
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Book Volume: 61
Pages Range: 213-226
Journal Issue: 3
Abstract
This study uses a resource-based research model to empirically investigate how internal resources and the extent of resources acquired through low-cost country sourcing affect purchasing process effectiveness. In addition, the relative importance of different resources was examined. The study was conducted through structured telephone interviews with Chief Procurement Officers and Purchasing Managers of 200 large-sized companies in five European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK). Our empirical results show that purchasing process effectiveness is positively influenced by accessibility to four out of five resource types examined and that differences in importance of resources are observable though not significant. The overall conclusion is that low-cost country sourcing provides access to a larger resource pool, which in turn affects operational performance positively.
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APA:
Jahns, C., Hartmann, E., Lockström, M., & Bals, L. (2007). The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Empirical Evidence of the Role of Resources in a Global Sourcing Context. Die Unternehmung, 61(3), 213-226.
MLA:
Jahns, Christopher, et al. "The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Empirical Evidence of the Role of Resources in a Global Sourcing Context." Die Unternehmung 61.3 (2007): 213-226.
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