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Exploiting the potential of manufacturing network embeddedness: An OM perspective

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Golini, Ruggero, Deflorin, Patricia, Scherrer, Maike·2016·International Journal of Operations & Production Management
DOI 10.1108/ijopm-11-2014-0559
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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance in setting the level of autonomy (i.e. parental control) of plants in a network to enhance operational performance. In particular, the effect of autonomy on performance is analysed directly and indirectly through internal manufacturing network integration (MNI) and external supply chain integration (SCI) as two dimensions of manufacturing network embeddedness. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis is based on data from 441 manufacturing plants in 17 countries. Data were gathered during the Sixth International Manufacturing Strategy Survey. Five main constructs were obtained after carrying out a confirmatory factor analysis: plant autonomy, internal MNI, external SCI, efficiency and effectiveness. Direct and indirect relationships among the constructs are tested through a structural equation model. Findings: Higher levels of autonomy correlate with higher effectiveness and similar efficiency. However, lower autonomy leads to higher levels of manufacturing network and SCI, which enhance performance. Although not statistically significant, the analysis of the total effects reveals a mildly positive effect of autonomy on effectiveness and negative effect on efficiency, which requires further investigation. Research limitations/implications: Further research could include headquarters’ perspectives or additional determinants (e.g. business strategy objectives). Practical implications: Managers should set autonomy levels strategically: higher for effectiveness and lower for efficiency. However, lower autonomy can also strengthen internal MNI and external SCI, thus improving operational performance. Originality/value: The concept of manufacturing network embeddedness highlights the importance of considering external supply chain and internal MNI in the same framework, as both dimensions can affect operational performance.

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  • Strong linkages within the GVC-frequently referred to as embeddedness of actors in the network-are conducive to transferring various types of knowledge, including production processes, sourcing practices, technological knowledge, and innovation capabilities.

    “There appears to be consensus in the literature that strong linkages within the GVC -frequently referred to as embeddedness of actors in the network (Henderson et al., 2002) -are conducive to transferring various types of knowledge, including production processes, sourcing practices, technological knowledge, and innovation capabilities (Golini et al., 2016;Golini & Gualandris, 2018;Ivarsson & Alv”

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Authors
Golini, R., Deflorin, P., & Scherrer, M.
Affiliations
  • University of Bergamo (IT)
  • University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (CH)
  • University of St.Gallen (CH)
ORCID
Venue
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2016-12-05
Volume
36
Issue
12
Pages
1741-1768
ISSN
0144-3577 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/ijopm-11-2014-0559
OpenAlex
W2558580805
Cited by
43
References
110
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FWCI
10.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • International Journal of Operations & Production Management (publishedVersion)
  • Aisberg (University of Bergamo) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften digital collection (Zurich University of Applied Sciences) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management Information Systems › Quality and Supply Management
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management Information Systems › Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management of Technology and Innovation › Collaboration in agile enterprises
Keywords
supply chain integration, operational performance, efficiency and effectiveness, manufacturing strategy, International Manufacturing Strategy Survey

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