Exploring the role of social capital in implementing a collaborative SCM system

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In recently years, since uncertainty increases in business environment and market competition intensifies, the importance of collaborative supply chain management (SCM) is increasing. Companies need to collaborate with partner Firms within the supply chain from the perspective of strategy and system to respond quickly to dynamic market changes. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim to seek ways to implement the collaborative supply management system of manufacturing Firms from the perspective of social capital. To achieve the purpose of this study, the author examined the concept and dimensions of social capital and supply chain collaboration through literature review and empirically verified the influencing relationship between the social capital, collaborative supply chain management system, and supply chain performance of manufacturing Firms. This study is meaningful in that the author confirmed the importance of social capital formation and collaborative SCM system establishment for enhancing the competitiveness of manufacturing Firms, and suggested the strategic directions of the supply chain management that can contribute to improving supply chain performance. © 2005 – ongoing JATIT & LLS.

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