Combining internal quality-oriented product design with external supplier involvement for enhancing operational performance: the moderating role of product modularity

TL;DR: Product modularization enhances NPD efficiency through R&D outsourcing practices and the moderating effect of competency trust.

TL;DR: The MICE industry exhibits resilience and adaptability through crisis management strategies and sustainability initiatives. The industry offers actionable insights for practitioners and academics. Comparative studies and interdisciplinary collaborations could further drive sustainable growth.

TL;DR: Knowledge sharing among stakeholders and firm innovation performance is positively influenced by technology usage.

Abstract: Supplier relations management involves fostering close partnerships between organizations and their suppliers, working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Manufacturing sector has experienced sluggish growth in past decade compared to previous one. Additionally, many firms in this industry have recently reported declining gross earnings and sales revenues. The objective was to examine how supplier relations management affects performance and analyzed effects of: supplier assessment, and supplier development. The research was anchored on RBV, Goal-Setting and Institutional Theory. Study targeted 105 food and beverage manufacturing firms, from which 525 employees were considered. A sample of 255 respondents was selected. Ten industrial companies from Kiambu County participated in a pilot study. SPSS version 28 analyzed data after structured questionnaires were used to gather data. Findings were presented in tables. It established supplier relations management comprising supplier assessment and development, had a significant impact on the performance. To enhance performance, food and beverage manufacturing firms are advised to: Adopt a structured supplier assessment framework that includes, stability, compliance, sustainability, and innovation. Conduct regular audits and use supplier scorecards to track performance, promote transparency, and support continuous improvement. Provide constructive feedback and collaborate with underperforming suppliers to develop corrective action plans, thereby fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. This study was limited to Nairobi City County. It is recommended that future research expand the geographical scope to other counties or conduct a nationwide study to provide broader and more representative insights into supplier relations management and performance.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that the ability of a firm to recognize the value of new, external information, assimilate it, and apply it to commercial ends is critical to its innovative capabilities.

TL;DR: The findings of both the contingency and configuration approach indicated that SCI was related to both operational and business performance, and indicated that internal and customer integration were more strongly related to improving performance than supplier integration.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors who submit manuscripts to JIBS that appear to suffer from common method variance (CMV) are asked to perform validity checks and resubmit their manuscripts.

TL;DR: A framework was constructed that focuses on both core quality management practices and on the infrastructure that creates an environment supportive of their use and incorporates two measures of quality performance and their role in establishing and sustaining a competitive advantage.