Supply chain coordination in a fashion firm

Authors: Simatupang, Togar M.; Sandroto, Indah Victoria; Lubis, S.B. Hari

Source: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Volume 9, Number 3, 2004 , pp. 256-268(13)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Supply chain coordination plays a critical role in integrating different actors along the supply chain to enhance performance. This research focuses on supply chain coordination and its three determinants: namely, responsibility interdependence, uncertainty, and interfunctional conflict. Research propositions were developed to conceptualise how supply chain coordination is driven by its determinants. The propositions were tested by a case study in a fashion firm to examine the differences between the theory and the practice of coordination. Findings showed that the firm carried out only piecemeal coordination in defining and fulfilling customer needs.

Keywords: Case studies; Fashion; Supply chain management

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540410544953

Publication date: 2004-07-01